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YD53 TFF

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

250,091 mi
Last recorded250,091 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 TFF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 250,091 miles

Front lower suspension joint boots split

OS rack boot deteriorating

Play in NSF anti roll bar link

Play in NSF upper ball joint

Rear silencer mount broken

Severe corrosion on rear lower suspension arms

Fail 19 Oct 2015 250,091 miles

Front lower suspension joint boots split

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

OS rack boot deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Play in NSF anti roll bar link

Play in NSF upper ball joint

Rear silencer mount broken

Severe corrosion on rear lower suspension arms

Pass 10 Oct 2014 237,774 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 237,774 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 224,574 miles

Corrosion on NSR sill

OSF and NSF lower suspension arm boots split

Rear exhaust mounting missing

Pass 5 Oct 2012 207,127 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 197,824 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 197,824 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Oct 2010 173,048 miles

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

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

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

rust in both inner and outer sills

slight play in o/s steering

some test items hidden by covers

wipers slightly worn

Fail 4 Oct 2010 173,048 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rust in both inner and outer sills

slight play in o/s steering

some test items hidden by covers

wipers slightly worn

Pass 22 Sep 2009 157,522 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 141,378 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 126,160 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 104,129 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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YD53 TFF is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YD53 TFF, 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 YD53 TFF registered?

YD53 TFF is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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