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YC03 SZK

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,833 mi
Last recorded84,833 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 SZK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2021 84,833 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (Sharp edge) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (Sharp edge) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body corrosion underneath

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Missing bolts (6.2.3 (c) (i))

O/S/F wing and N/S/R bumper slightly damaged

Offside Front Wheel has slightly free play

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 82,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 82,248 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 77,516 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 72,265 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Inner And Outer Body Sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Inner And Outer Body Sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Inner And Outer Body Sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column universal joint has slight play Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.1.5)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 72,263 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel Arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Body Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Inner And Outer Body Sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Inner And Outer Body Sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Inner And Outer Body Sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column universal joint has slight play Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 67,019 miles

Both Offside and Nearside arches and sills at the rear have surface corrosion

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a puncture marked in yellow-tyre pressure visibly low

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 67,019 miles

Both Offside and Nearside arches and sills at the rear have surface corrosion

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a puncture marked in yellow-tyre pressure visibly low

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 60,279 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 56,067 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 49,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2013 42,851 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 37,114 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 25,274 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 23,531 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 21,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side rear tyre is slightly steeped inner edge.

Fail 25 Mar 2009 21,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side rear tyre is slightly steeped inner edge.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 19,208 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 19,206 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 15,774 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 12,400 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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YC03 SZK is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YC03 SZK, 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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YC03 SZK is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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