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BT04 RPX

2004 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

172,419 mi
Last recorded172,419 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 RPX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2014 172,419 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear droplink gaiters are deteriorated

considerable oil residue under engine

engine management lamp is on

small split on nearside front forward lower suspension joint gaiter.

Pass 18 Jul 2014 172,419 miles

both rear droplink gaiters are deteriorated

considerable oil residue under engine

engine management lamp is on

small split on nearside front forward lower suspension joint gaiter.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 164,167 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 160,079 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 159,674 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 153,806 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 153,806 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 143,836 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO BOTH REAR OUTER AND N/S/F SEATS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 1 May 2009 133,839 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 May 2009 133,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 May 2008 123,698 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 104,539 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 104,538 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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BT04 RPX is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BT04 RPX, 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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BT04 RPX is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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