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YF03 OEC

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,308 mi
Last recorded64,308 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 OEC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 May 2019 64,308 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear undersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 61,648 miles

corrosion under neath

Fail 11 May 2018 61,648 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front arms lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)

corrosion under neath

Pass 31 May 2017 59,732 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 59,730 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 57,725 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

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

general corrosion to floor and sill and sub frame

Fail 20 May 2016 57,725 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device not properly locked horizontal suspension arm locking nuts loose (2.4.G.3b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

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

general corrosion to floor and sill and sub frame

Pass 15 Jun 2015 54,725 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 53,862 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight kerbing damage & cracking to outer sidewall of o/s rear tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2014 53,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Oct 2013 51,531 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 51,523 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

unable to check o/s rear wheel bearing - brake binding

Pass 29 Oct 2012 49,299 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s front brake flexi hose very close to outer cv boot.

o/s front tyre outer sidewall cracking.

Fail 29 Oct 2012 49,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s front brake flexi hose very close to outer cv boot.

o/s front tyre outer sidewall cracking.

Pass 3 Oct 2011 47,377 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 46,011 miles

n/s front inner driveshaft boot leaking grease

Pass 28 Oct 2009 44,355 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 42,843 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 41,345 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 33,765 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 24,353 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 OEC is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OEC, 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 OEC registered?

YF03 OEC is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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