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AK53 YBG

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

187,137 mi
Last recorded187,137 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YBG
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 187,137 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 178,478 miles

Front flexi exhaust corroding.

N/s/f brake binding slightly.

O/s And N/s inner and outter sills corroding.

O/s and n/s rear wheel arches corroding.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Split in n/s/r tyre outter sidewall not exposing cords.

Underside of vehicle corroding.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 175,063 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 175,041 miles

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

offside front tie arm ball joint cover split

Pass 15 Nov 2011 173,176 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear metal brake discs worn and corroded.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Nov 2011 173,116 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear metal brake discs worn and corroded.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Nov 2010 154,465 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Fail 13 Nov 2010 154,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 14 Nov 2009 132,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Nov 2008 113,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Nov 2008 113,464 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 88,342 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 68,098 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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AK53 YBG is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 83,392 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 AK53 YBG, 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 23 years old, this Mazda 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK53 YBG registered?

AK53 YBG is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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