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YB03 ZXE

2003 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,214 mi
Last recorded91,214 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 ZXE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 91,214 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE CALIPER DAMP

Fail 13 Jul 2016 91,214 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE CALIPER DAMP

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 85,939 miles

rear arches corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2015 85,939 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

rear arches corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 81,963 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 81,941 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 78,773 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 78,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2012 74,857 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 72,381 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 72,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2010 68,625 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 65,846 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 62,718 miles

nearside rear tyre parished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Jul 2007 59,002 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 43,865 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 ZXE is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 ZXE, 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 ZXE registered?

YB03 ZXE is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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