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YB03 YBX

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

189,299 mi
Last recorded189,299 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 YBX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 189,299 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 189,252 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 180,533 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 180,533 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 168,669 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 168,668 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 155,161 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 140,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2011 124,265 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 26 May 2010 113,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 May 2010 113,963 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 104,449 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 103,887 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 91,857 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 74,937 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 58,905 miles

slight knock on steering

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 YBX is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YBX, 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 YBX registered?

YB03 YBX is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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The MOT history for YB03 YBX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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