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YF03 ECJ

2003 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,087 mi
Last recorded89,087 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 ECJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 89,087 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 89,087 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake pads low, front discs rusted and pitted, front pads worn, plastic covers over sills, o/s/r wheel arch corroded,

Pass 5 Jul 2012 85,480 miles

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

plastic covers over sills.front brake pads worn,

Fail 3 Jul 2012 85,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

plastic covers over sills.front brake pads worn,

Pass 28 Jun 2011 82,253 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Slight play through the steering wheel.

Fail 18 Jun 2010 78,888 miles

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

Offside rear disc scored.

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 78,888 miles

Offside rear disc scored.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 75,038 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 68,376 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 55,815 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 May 2006 32,971 miles

n/s front bottom ball joint boot split.

Fail 25 May 2006 32,971 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front bottom 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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YF03 ECJ is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ECJ, 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 ECJ registered?

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

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