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BW04 GXR

2004 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,043 mi
Last recorded140,043 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 GXR
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 140,043 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 140,043 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 134,588 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 134,588 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 128,298 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 122,931 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 122,931 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 116,659 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 116,659 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 116,502 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 107,467 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 107,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 95,777 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 95,777 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 86,714 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 76,223 miles

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre on limit

Fail 20 Jul 2010 76,223 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 23 Jun 2009 102,244 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 102,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 50,978 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 38,235 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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BW04 GXR is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BW04 GXR, 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 BW04 GXR registered?

BW04 GXR is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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