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SY53 OJD

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,786 mi
Last recorded68,786 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 OJD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 68,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Sep 2011 68,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Aug 2010 63,610 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

outer sills corroded

rear brake discs pitted

slight bind at rear brakes

slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 25 Aug 2010 63,610 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

outer sills corroded

rear brake discs pitted

slight bind at rear brakes

slight bind n/s/f brake

Fail 28 Aug 2009 56,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 56,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Aug 2008 46,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 46,286 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 45,327 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 38,574 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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SY53 OJD is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SY53 OJD, 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 SY53 OJD registered?

SY53 OJD is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is SY53 OJD safe to buy?

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