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VE53 YZM

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

207,620 mi
Last recorded207,620 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 YZM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 207,620 miles

Front brake discs worn

Oil leak

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 207,320 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake discs worn

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 193,498 miles

corrosion to underside and also sills / wheel arch

damage to body work

dipstick damaged

distortion to alloy wheels

front shocks lower bolt retaining washers heavy corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2013 193,496 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

corrosion to underside and also sills / wheel arch

damage to body work

dipstick damaged

distortion to alloy wheels

front shocks lower bolt retaining washers heavy corrosion

fuel level low

n/s head light secure but has bolts missing

Pass 20 Dec 2012 178,719 miles

airbag light on.

buckle in front wheels.

corrosion to sills and wheel arches.

damage to rear bumper.

deterioration to front number plate.

Fail 17 Dec 2012 178,623 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

airbag light on.

buckle in front wheels.

corrosion to sills and wheel arches.

damage to rear bumper.

deterioration to front number plate.

Pass 12 Dec 2011 164,610 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 164,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2010 152,164 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 152,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

near side front tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Dec 2009 137,644 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 137,644 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front brake flexy-hoses damaged but unable to fully access condition due to concealed position.

Pass 9 Jan 2009 124,487 miles

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

front tyres worn badly on edges.

Pass 19 Nov 2007 108,354 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 83,418 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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VE53 YZM is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VE53 YZM, 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 VE53 YZM registered?

VE53 YZM is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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