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YF03 EBN

2003 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,849 mi
Last recorded134,849 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 EBN
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2018 134,849 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Sills covered with plastic covers

Offside Outer Sills covered with plastic covers

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 129,131 miles

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

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

Offside front inner sill corroded and holed

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

Windscreen lightly scratched

Fail 9 Feb 2017 129,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front inner sill corroded and holed

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

Windscreen lightly scratched

Pass 22 Apr 2015 122,785 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 122,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 116,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 110,954 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 110,954 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 95,946 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 98,945 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2011 93,538 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 92,340 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 92,340 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 89,540 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 89,540 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 79,360 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 79,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 61,751 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YF03 EBN is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 YF03 EBN, 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 YF03 EBN registered?

YF03 EBN is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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