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YC53 GLB

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,384 mi
Last recorded112,384 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 GLB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 112,384 miles

underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2015 105,460 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges.

Exhaust clamps/joints deteriorating.

Front lower ball joints, gaiters deteriorating.

Nsf wheel stiff to rotate.

Rear brake application close to limit.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 7 Sep 2015 105,444 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nsr sill. (6.1.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust clamps/joints deteriorating.

Both rear tyres wearing on edges.

Front lower ball joints, gaiters deteriorating.

Nsf wheel stiff to rotate.

Rear brake application close to limit.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 97,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 90,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

areas of exhaust system corroded

both rear flexible brake hoses ferrules corroded,not excess

both windscreen wipers have split tips,though effectively clearing the windscreen at time of inspection

various front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 79,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

areas of exhaust system corroded,though intact and gas tight

Fail 7 Sep 2012 79,000 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

areas of exhaust system corroded,though intact and gas tight

Pass 9 Sep 2011 66,011 miles

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

areas of exhaust system corroded

both rear tyres have shoulder wear,and offside has a shallow cut on inside side wall area

rear suspension components corroded,but not excess

Pass 3 Sep 2010 56,162 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 47,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

surface cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 8 Sep 2008 39,753 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 39,753 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 31,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2006 23,204 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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YC53 GLB is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YC53 GLB, 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 YC53 GLB registered?

YC53 GLB is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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