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BN54 YVU

2004 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,708 mi
Last recorded187,708 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 YVU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 187,708 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 187,708 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 179,515 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 179,220 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 168,004 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 167,741 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 150,168 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 126,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 126,483 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 100,388 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 92,882 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 64,310 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 29,151 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 5,553 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 5,536 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

How Reliable is the Mazda 6?

Based on 1,904,140 MOT tests across 159,651 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,713
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
159,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,082
position lamp(s) not working 38,980
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,576
Registration plate lamp not working 29,515
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,494
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BN54 YVU is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 81,396 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,082 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN54 YVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BN54 YVU registered?

BN54 YVU is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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