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BU04 BUP

2004 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

135,802 mi
Last recorded135,802 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 BUP
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 135,802 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 130,897 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 124,445 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 124,445 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 115,765 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 109,448 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 99,352 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 86,505 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 77,162 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 66,285 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 55,745 miles

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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BU04 BUP is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU04 BUP, 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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BU04 BUP is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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