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WJ53 YLB

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,034 mi
Last recorded119,034 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 YLB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 119,034 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 119,003 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 117,195 miles

Front number plate damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

front number plate damaged

rear suspection corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2019 117,759 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front number plate damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

front number plate damaged

rear suspection corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2018 116,181 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front number plate damaged

General underside corrosion

NSF brake slightly lazy

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear O/S child seat fitted preventing inspection of seat belt

Under trays/ arch covers/ sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2018 116,181 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front number plate damaged

General underside corrosion

NSF brake slightly lazy

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear O/S child seat fitted preventing inspection of seat belt

Under trays/ arch covers/ sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2018 116,176 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

partial sill covers fitted

rear inner arch covers fitted

unable to check o/s/r seat belt

Pass 15 Feb 2017 109,029 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 107,695 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 104,560 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 94,006 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front wiperblades split but still clearing the screen

Fail 18 Mar 2014 94,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front wiperblades split but still clearing the screen

Pass 4 Mar 2013 80,020 miles

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

nearside rear tyre stepping

Pass 6 Mar 2012 65,911 miles

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

centre exhaust rusting

Pass 8 Mar 2011 57,132 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 48,611 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 38,369 miles

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

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

rear seats & seat belts not checked because seats folded down & dog cage in boot.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 28,707 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 19,809 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 YLB is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YLB, 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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WJ53 YLB is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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