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YF03 EBZ

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

162,970 mi
Last recorded162,970 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 EBZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2017 162,970 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 149,007 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (2.4.A.3)

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 136,853 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear wheelarches

Fail 17 Jun 2015 136,853 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear wheelarches

Pass 30 Jun 2014 124,769 miles

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

o/s/r wheelarch corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2014 124,633 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

o/s/r wheelarch corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 112,546 miles

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

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2013 112,546 miles

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

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

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2012 101,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 89,502 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 89,502 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 76,251 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 76,251 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 61,076 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 46,801 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 46,801 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 45,180 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 39,110 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 32,966 miles

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 EBZ is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EBZ, 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 EBZ registered?

YF03 EBZ is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is YF03 EBZ safe to buy?

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