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YA53 PLU

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,999 mi
Last recorded136,999 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 PLU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 136,999 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear brakes binding slightly

offside front full beam bulb insecure

offside outer sill corroded

slight play at offside front wheel, suspect inner end of track rod

underbody becoming corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2011 136,999 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear brakes binding slightly

offside front full beam bulb insecure

offside outer sill corroded

slight play at offside front wheel, suspect inner end of track rod

underbody becoming corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2010 125,936 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear brake disc's slightly scored

Fail 29 Sep 2010 125,936 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

both rear brake disc's slightly scored

Pass 7 Oct 2009 105,983 miles

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

all floor/sills corroding

all rear suspetion bushes startimg to perish

Pass 18 Nov 2008 96,600 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 96,600 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 81,052 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Nov 2007 81,052 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Nov 2006 67,815 miles

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

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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YA53 PLU is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YA53 PLU, 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 YA53 PLU registered?

YA53 PLU is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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