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YE53 TZL

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,233 mi
Last recorded142,233 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 TZL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 142,233 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 135,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

various suspension bushes deteriorating but no excessive movement

Fail 25 Nov 2011 135,281 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

various suspension bushes deteriorating but no excessive movement

Pass 24 Nov 2010 127,883 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 122,308 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise front/rear subframe +suspension components have corrosion

advise n/s/r tyre worn

Fail 27 Nov 2009 122,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise front/rear subframe +suspension components have corrosion

advise n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 3 Dec 2008 114,165 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 114,165 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 114,152 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 102,842 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 102,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 91,600 miles

f/n/s lower ball joint boot split

Fail 8 Nov 2006 91,600 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

f/n/side lower ball joint boot split

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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YE53 TZL is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YE53 TZL, 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 YE53 TZL registered?

YE53 TZL is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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