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BP53 MZV

2004 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

160,971 mi
Last recorded160,971 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 MZV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 160,971 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corrosion

Nearside Front slight brake binding

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded

Offside Front outer sill corrosion

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general suspension area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 160,971 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill corrosion

Nearside Front slight brake binding

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded

Offside Front outer sill corrosion

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general suspension area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 160,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Fouling drive shaft (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill adjacent to trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill adjacent to trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 147,681 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Mar 2018 147,460 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 138,116 miles

undetected noise from steering

Fail 15 Mar 2017 138,109 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

undetected noise from steering

Pass 13 Jan 2016 125,203 miles

front & rear discs in poor condition

Fail 8 Jan 2016 125,203 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

front & rear discs in poor condition

Pass 10 Jan 2015 116,829 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 116,809 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 108,887 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 102,875 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise condition of all rear suspension bushs

advise sill covers

advise underside of vehicle getting rusty

Fail 8 Feb 2013 102,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres wearing on edges and low

advise condition of all front lower ball joints

advise condition of all rear suspension bushs

advise o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and very close to legal limit

advise sill covers

advise underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 29 Feb 2012 93,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise exhaust rusty

advise front brake discs worn and lipped

advise rear suspension bushs perishing

advise sill covers fitted

advise underside of vehicle getting rusty

Fail 29 Feb 2012 93,563 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise front brake discs worn and lipped

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise exhaust rusty

advise rear suspension bushs perishing

advise sill covers fitted

advise underside of vehicle getting rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2011 82,885 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 72,485 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 59,443 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 51,025 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 40,911 miles

slight knocking noise coming through steering column, when moving off from stand still

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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BP53 MZV is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BP53 MZV, 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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BP53 MZV is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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