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YE03 SML

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

138,973 mi
Last recorded138,973 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 SML
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 138,973 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass missing (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit

all suspension and subframe components corroded

both rear wheel archs heavily corroded

child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seat belts

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2016 138,973 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outta sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outta sill under plastic trim (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outta sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass missing (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit

all suspension and subframe components corroded

both rear wheel archs heavily corroded

child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seat belts

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 9 May 2015 133,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

outer sills corroded

Pass 9 May 2015 133,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

outer sills corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2014 129,180 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s mirror missing

n/s/f brake slightly binding

outer sills corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 129,180 miles

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

n/s mirror missing

n/s/f brake slightly binding

outer sills corroded

Pass 11 May 2013 126,287 miles

nearside outer mirror missing

offside rear lower arch corroded

rubber sill covers fitted

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

both rear inner sills corroded but not holed

Fail 4 May 2013 126,250 miles

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

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

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

both rear inner sills corroded but not holed

nearside outer mirror missing

offside rear lower arch corroded

rubber sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2012 119,414 miles

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

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

ns mirror damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2012 119,414 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

ns mirror damaged

Pass 7 May 2011 101,589 miles

ns mirror broken

Fail 7 May 2011 101,589 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ns mirror broken

rear brake pads very low and discs corroded

no oil in engine

Pass 10 May 2010 82,763 miles

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

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

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)

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 5 May 2009 67,574 miles

nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 5 May 2009 67,574 miles

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

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 3 May 2008 51,106 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 May 2008 51,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2007 34,248 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 27,970 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 27,970 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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YE03 SML is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YE03 SML, 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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YE03 SML is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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