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VN53 YHZ

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

223,021 mi
Last recorded223,021 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 YHZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 223,021 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

all prescribed areas corroded

both sides front tyres on limits

both sides sills / floors appear repaired

sills / floors / rear arch areas corroded

steering / suspension has play

whole underside / all underside components corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 208,601 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 197,290 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

ns sill damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2014 197,290 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

ns sill damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2013 184,933 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both inner sills starting to corrode

ns sill damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2012 172,449 miles

ns sill damaged

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Oct 2011 155,682 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 120,298 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 120,298 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 106,571 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 92,643 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 79,884 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 65,878 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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VN53 YHZ is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VN53 YHZ, 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 VN53 YHZ registered?

VN53 YHZ is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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