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YF03 ECE

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,897 mi
Last recorded148,897 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 ECE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 148,897 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 141,084 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 141,084 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 132,520 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm inner edge.

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 1 Oct 2013 117,379 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 102,787 miles

both front rear lower arm bushes have slight movement but not to excess

n/s/r wheel arch is rusty within 30cm of seat belt anchorage but not to excess at present

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r wheel arch is rusty within 30cm of seat belt anchorage but not to excess at present

Fail 3 Aug 2012 102,756 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

both front rear lower arm bushes have slight movement but not to excess

n/s/r wheel arch is rusty within 30cm of seat belt anchorage but not to excess at present

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r wheel arch is rusty within 30cm of seat belt anchorage but not to excess at present

Pass 4 Aug 2011 86,418 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn,nearside and offside rear inner sills and nearside and offside sill seams have heavy surface corrosion.

rear sub frame and suspension components have heavy surface corrosion,nearside front tyre has no wear left in it.

Fail 4 Aug 2011 86,418 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn,nearside and offside rear inner sills and nearside and offside sill seams have heavy surface corrosion.

rear sub frame and suspension components have heavy surface corrosion,nearside front tyre has no wear left in it.

Fail 1 Dec 2010 86,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to vehicle on underside of car

large under tray cover fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Dec 2010 86,043 miles

corrosion to vehicle on underside of car

large under tray cover fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Nov 2009 83,908 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 78,806 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 66,430 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 49,978 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 ECE is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YF03 ECE, 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 ECE registered?

YF03 ECE is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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