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VN52 YLG

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

188,352 mi
Last recorded188,352 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 YLG
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 188,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 188,352 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 176,109 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 169,731 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sil (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 157,906 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 152,227 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 148,715 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 148,593 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 140,954 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 123,967 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 123,966 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 107,598 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 107,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 93,670 miles

N/S headlamp electric adjuster noisey

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O/S headlamp electric adjuster inop

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 93,670 miles

N/S headlamp electric adjuster noisey

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

O/S headlamp electric adjuster inop

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 78,762 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 65,327 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 52,003 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 10 Jan 2007 51,999 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 36,140 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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VN52 YLG is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VN52 YLG, 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 VN52 YLG registered?

VN52 YLG is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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