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YB53 DCU

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,070 mi
Last recorded116,070 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 DCU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 116,070 miles

engine light illuminated

n/s wiper blade very poor

n/s/f tyre very poor on outer edge

o/s/f/f+n/s/f/f+n/s/f/r track control arm gaiters very poor condition

rear pads worn low

Fail 9 May 2014 116,070 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine light illuminated

n/s wiper blade very poor

n/s/f tyre very poor on outer edge

o/s/f/f+n/s/f/f+n/s/f/r track control arm gaiters very poor condition

rear pads worn low

Fail 10 May 2013 100,921 miles

Knock from steering

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake pads appear low

Pass 10 May 2013 100,921 miles

Knock from steering

Rear brake pads appear low

Pass 3 May 2012 91,534 miles

Offside number plate lamp full of condensation

Fail 3 May 2012 91,534 miles

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

Engine oil level low. Added 1 litre

Front brake pads appear low

Offside front brake disc corroded and scored on the inner face

Offside number plate lamp full of condensation

Pass 6 May 2011 84,589 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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 21 Sep 2010 76,471 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 10 Sep 2009 62,829 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 49,224 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 42,598 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 32,717 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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YB53 DCU is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB53 DCU, 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 YB53 DCU registered?

YB53 DCU is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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