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WJ53 YKL

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,208 mi
Last recorded112,208 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 YKL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 112,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring certain viewing areas.

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre beginning to mishape on inner edge.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear inner sills has corrosion.

Undertrays fitted obscuring certain viewing areas.

Fail 18 Jul 2016 112,208 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring certain viewing areas.

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre beginning to mishape on inner edge.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear inner sills has corrosion.

Undertrays fitted obscuring certain viewing areas.

Pass 20 Jul 2015 106,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2015 106,950 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 97,241 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 86,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2012 73,965 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 63,224 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 63,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 55,123 miles

Both front brake discs warped (found during rolling road test - + 40gk variance)

Child seat not fitted in accordance with manufacturers instrustions (both parts of seat belt currently go same way)

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

Offside rear brake pads binding slightly

Uneven wear on both front tyres due to underinflation

Pass 17 Jul 2009 46,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

creeking noise from steering area when front wheels are turned

nearside headlight aim slightly low(adjuster not working)

unable to fully check front underside of vehicle due to engine tray fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2008 37,081 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 31,302 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 19,854 miles

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

o/s+n/s/f tyres staritng to crack+perish.

slight corrosion on rear suspension/subframe.

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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WJ53 YKL is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WJ53 YKL, 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 WJ53 YKL registered?

WJ53 YKL is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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