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YE03 YKJ

2003 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

189,679 mi
Last recorded189,679 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 YKJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 189,679 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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 Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all suspension components have slight surface corrosion

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2017 189,617 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Slight front brake fluctuation

Pass 25 Jan 2016 181,859 miles

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2016 181,859 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2015 170,120 miles

Both inner sills corroded

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2015 170,120 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly

Fail 21 Jan 2015 170,087 miles

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

offside parking brake part operative(n/s50) (o/s140)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 169,947 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Jan 2014 163,010 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 162,924 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside outer Sill holed/corroded at the front

Pass 6 Feb 2013 156,574 miles

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 156,555 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Poor repair to n/s/r chassis leg

n/s/r brake binding

Fail 8 Feb 2012 151,052 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 151,052 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 146,334 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 137,501 miles

rear of car repaired by fiber glass not allowing full inspection of rear legs

Fail 22 Feb 2010 137,501 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

rear of car repaired by fiber glass not allowing full inspection of rear legs

Fail 27 Feb 2009 128,982 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 128,982 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 126,374 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 126,374 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 110,804 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 106,270 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 106,269 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 83,422 miles

rear registration plate beggining to discolour.

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 YKJ is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 YKJ, 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 YKJ is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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