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YF53 FBV

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,556 mi
Last recorded163,556 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 FBV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 163,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 149,833 miles

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)

o/s/r park brake low effort

Pass 10 Dec 2012 134,753 miles

o/s/r parking brake effort low

Fail 7 Dec 2012 134,753 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

o/s/r parking brake effort low

Pass 1 Dec 2011 122,892 miles

o/s hand brake effort low

Pass 4 Dec 2010 109,195 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 109,195 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 16 Nov 2009 96,425 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 96,279 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Near side front wiper blade spliting

Pass 14 Nov 2008 7,776 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 58,599 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 42,081 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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YF53 FBV is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF53 FBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF53 FBV registered?

YF53 FBV is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is YF53 FBV safe to buy?

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