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YB53 KWV

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,521 mi
Last recorded122,521 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 KWV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 122,521 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 122,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 114,279 miles

E.M.L light on

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 114,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

eml illuminated

Pass 18 Jul 2012 107,361 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside sill slightly corroded

offside sill slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2012 107,361 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

nearside sill slightly corroded

offside sill slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 99,341 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 91,277 miles

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

engine mil on / o/s/f anti roll bar link worn /

Pass 8 Jul 2010 91,277 miles

engine mil on / o/s/f anti roll bar link worn /

Pass 7 Jul 2009 82,569 miles

rear wiper perished / engine mil on / front no. plate discoloured / o/s/r tyre low tread 205 / 55 / 16 w / front tyres scrubbing edges

Pass 14 Jul 2008 74,141 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2008 74,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 67,489 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 60,173 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 60,173 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 KWV is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YB53 KWV, 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 KWV registered?

YB53 KWV is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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