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YA52 YFC

2003 Mazda 6

Green Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

247,564 mi
Last recorded247,564 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 YFC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 247,564 miles

Both front lower outer ball joints showing some wear.

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

Slight bind to o/s.rear wheel.

many areas of vehicle are corroded.

Fail 25 Aug 2016 247,564 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front lower outer ball joints showing some wear.

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

Slight bind to o/s.rear wheel.

many areas of vehicle are corroded.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 230,727 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all rear suspension components corroded

inner sills becoming corroded front and rear

nearside rear tyre sidewall damage

Fail 21 Aug 2015 230,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all rear suspension components corroded

inner sills becoming corroded front and rear

Pass 18 Aug 2014 207,426 miles

O/S/F wheel bearing has slightly noisy

Oil leak

Rear exhaust flange badly corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2014 206,902 miles

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

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

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

O/S/F wheel bearing has slightly noisy

Oil leak

Rear exhaust flange badly corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2013 192,515 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 182,219 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2012 182,215 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2011 183,214 miles

nearside front lower arm ball joint seal split

Pass 27 Aug 2010 178,203 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 168,203 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

child seat in rear not strapped in

oil leak from engine

Fail 29 May 2009 168,203 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

child seat in rear not strapped in

oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Feb 2008 162,400 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 162,400 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 150,632 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 134,700 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 YFC is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Green with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YA52 YFC, 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 YFC registered?

YA52 YFC is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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