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AK53 YZP

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,840 mi
Last recorded148,840 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 148,840 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill return (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 139,307 miles

inner/outer sills corroding.

rear exhaust hanger broken.

rear metal brake pipes corroding.

Fail 1 Sep 2015 139,306 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

inner/outer sills corroding.

rear exhaust hanger broken.

rear metal brake pipes corroding.

Fail 28 Aug 2015 139,295 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front and rear anti roll bars corroded

Front and rear sub frames corroded

Near side front inner wheel arch missing

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

Power steering pump noisy

Rear Suspension arms corroded

Under side of car corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2014 124,163 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 124,163 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

both outer sills badly corroded,cannot access how excessivedue to a plastic trim over the sill

Pass 22 Oct 2013 120,115 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 114,358 miles

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

front registration plate damaged & slightly deteriorated.

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 30 Oct 2012 114,357 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

front registration plate damaged & slightly deteriorated.

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 103,844 miles

both wiper blades poor at clearing screen.

nearside blade dragging on screen.

offside blade split.

Fail 31 Aug 2011 103,844 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

both wiper blades poor at clearing screen.

nearside blade dragging on screen.

offside blade split.

offside front brake hose damaged, not able to asses without removing wheel.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 96,130 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 88,765 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 75,677 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 61,270 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 45,492 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 YZP is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YZP, 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 YZP registered?

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

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