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YB52 CGZ

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

168,953 mi
Last recorded168,953 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 CGZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 168,953 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and Outer sills Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 168,950 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both Sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and Outer sills Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 145,092 miles

Engine oil LOW on Pre Check

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to frontpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 145,092 miles

Engine oil LOW on Pre Check

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to frontpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Sides torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 128,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 128,342 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 116,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 116,056 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 104,963 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s fronts outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 104,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s fronts outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 93,328 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 93,328 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 90,795 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 88,790 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 85,281 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 85,281 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 81,886 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2014 77,961 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 73,024 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 68,952 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 63,910 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 60,230 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 55,486 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 51,262 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 48,043 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 43,748 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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YB52 CGZ is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YB52 CGZ, 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 YB52 CGZ registered?

YB52 CGZ is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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