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YC03 TAV

2003 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,619 mi
Last recorded99,619 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 TAV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 99,619 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 99,614 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 89,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 89,162 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 82,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery insecure

front brake disc,s becomming corrodded on inner side

handbrake travel could be better

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge and has some damage to outer side wall 205/55/16

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Feb 2012 78,260 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure

corrosion to both outer door sill's / outer wheel arche's

corrosion to both rear inner sill's

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside front wheel binding

Pass 11 Feb 2011 74,454 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 70,305 miles

as VT30 461702330066 issued 01/02/2010

Fail 1 Feb 2010 70,189 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion to both rear inner sills

nearside rear tyre worn very low tread not cut as deep

Pass 16 Feb 2009 65,189 miles

advisories as per previous test

Fail 16 Feb 2009 65,186 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 20 Feb 2008 60,454 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

chip in windscreen

Fail 13 Feb 2008 60,451 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Apr 2007 56,037 miles

rear brake pads 75-80% worn approx

rear wiper blade spilt

Fail 16 Apr 2007 56,037 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake pads 75-80% worn approx

rear wiper blade spilt

Fail 8 Apr 2006 48,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 48,472 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 TAV is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YC03 TAV, 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 YC03 TAV registered?

YC03 TAV is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is YC03 TAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC03 TAV shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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