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AK53 YZE

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,980 mi
Last recorded122,980 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YZE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2014 122,980 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both front outer sills corroded

slight corrosion to both inner and outer sills

slight corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 23 Aug 2013 112,667 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Aug 2013 112,667 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat shield damaged

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2012 103,327 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine under cover fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2012 103,318 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

engine under cover fitted

o/s rear disc pitted

o/s rear tyre worn edges

Pass 7 Sep 2011 93,492 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 84,047 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 74,918 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 62,987 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 51,096 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 38,695 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 YZE is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AK53 YZE, 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 YZE registered?

AK53 YZE is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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