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YE53 TZU

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,691 mi
Last recorded79,691 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 TZU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 79,691 miles

General underside corrosion in and around prescribed areas

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link bar (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays / Engine covers fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills and body corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2016 79,658 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

General underside corrosion in and around prescribed areas

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link bar (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays / Engine covers fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills and body corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2015 74,031 miles

Corrosion to inner and outer sills

General corrosion to body and chassis

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)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2014 66,410 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 60,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 55,942 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs corroded to the inner surface

general corrosion to the exhaust system

rear washer not working

Pass 26 Oct 2011 50,601 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

slight clunking noise from steering (no play found in u.js etc.)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 43,933 miles

front washes poor

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 20 Oct 2010 43,900 miles

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

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

front washes poor

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 Oct 2009 37,586 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

noise from the engine. possibly slipping belt.

Fail 21 Oct 2009 37,586 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

noise from the engine. possibly slipping belt.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 33,014 miles

Knock on steering column from sliding section of shaft, suspect sticking.

Pass 24 Oct 2007 28,365 miles

Advise, n/s rear tyre on legal limit

Advise, o/s rear tyre has a nail in tread.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 24,777 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

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 TZU is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TZU, 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 TZU registered?

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

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