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YD53 WEK

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,343 mi
Last recorded216,343 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 216,343 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 210,980 miles

2x main brake pipes , and o/s & n/s/f brake pipes , undersealed , poss corrosion started

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

o/s & n/s/f sills corrosion started

Fail 14 Mar 2014 210,980 miles

2x main brake pipes , and o/s & n/s/f brake pipes , undersealed , poss corrosion started

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside 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)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s & n/s/f sills corrosion started

Pass 14 Mar 2013 203,748 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 183,797 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 157,142 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 131,477 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 131,441 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2009 106,409 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 106,409 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 78,997 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 72,835 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 72,776 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 72,776 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 13 Sep 2007 72,184 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 72,184 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 67,167 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 67,167 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WEK is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WEK, 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 WEK registered?

YD53 WEK is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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