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AK53 YZC

2003 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,642 mi
Last recorded145,642 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YZC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 145,642 miles

boot full of stuff

n/s/f wheel slight damage

o/s/f drop link 2 nylon lugs missing

o/s/r exhaust bracket broken but still supported

o/s/r seat belt slow to retract

Pass 7 Jan 2010 123,121 miles

Outer lens cover on offside rear light is broken.

Rear exhaust mounting has been repaired with a clip.

Fail 5 Feb 2009 102,989 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil level half full

Rear tyres 2mm (215 45 zr17 91y)

Washers poor at time of test

Pass 5 Feb 2009 102,989 miles

Oil level half full

Rear tyres 2mm (215 45 zr17 91y)

Washers poor at time of test

Pass 22 Feb 2008 87,215 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 86,839 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake is binding so unable to assess condition of wheel bearing.

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 69,183 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 YZC is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YZC, 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 YZC registered?

AK53 YZC is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is AK53 YZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 YZC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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