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YA52 VEX

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,936 mi
Last recorded115,936 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 VEX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 115,936 miles

Offside Front sill corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 29 Oct 2015 115,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front sill corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 23 Oct 2014 102,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 94,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R Wheel Arch Corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 87,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

underside of vehicle very rusty

Fail 1 Nov 2012 87,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake imbalance 32%

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2011 81,111 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 81,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear brake pads wearing thin.

rear brake discs pitted and corroded.

Fail 6 Oct 2010 76,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres on 2-3mm.

general corrosion through underside of vehicle.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 76,507 miles

front tyres on 2-3mm.

general corrosion through underside of vehicle.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 69,578 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front subframe corroded

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside floor/sill section corroded

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

Offside floor/sill section corroded

Offside rear brake binding

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2008 59,515 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 4 Oct 2007 42,716 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 32,635 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 26,871 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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YA52 VEX is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YA52 VEX, 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 YA52 VEX registered?

YA52 VEX is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 8 February 2003.

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