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YB03 BTX

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

155,474 mi
Last recorded155,474 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 BTX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 155,474 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2017 155,474 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 152,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward facing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

rear wiper not working

Pass 18 May 2015 147,595 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)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 147,586 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 21 Feb 2014 136,317 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 136,257 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

chip in screen

osf spot light damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2012 116,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight corrosion on both rear inner sills

Fail 12 Dec 2012 116,885 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight corrosion on both rear inner sills

Pass 30 Sep 2011 99,093 miles

both inner sills corroded

exhaust getting rusty

Fail 25 Sep 2011 99,081 miles

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

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

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

both inner sills corroded

exhaust getting rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2010 86,235 miles

c/l 122240

Fail 4 Sep 2010 86,232 miles

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

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

see checklist 122240

Fail 29 Jul 2010 81,959 miles

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

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

see checklist 122795

Pass 15 Jul 2009 57,672 miles

see checklist 46619

Pass 18 Jun 2008 40,413 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 40,413 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 35,060 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 27,257 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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YB03 BTX is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YB03 BTX, 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 YB03 BTX registered?

YB03 BTX is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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