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YF53 FBZ

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,514 mi
Last recorded169,514 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 169,514 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

main rear suspension components are corroded

o/s/f brake is binding slightly

Fail 5 Jan 2015 169,514 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

main rear suspension components are corroded

o/s/f brake is binding slightly

Pass 7 Jan 2014 156,695 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre to rear exhaust joint is badly corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2014 156,695 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre to rear exhaust joint is badly corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2013 142,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

heavy corrosion n/s and o/s inner sill panel

heavy corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r suspension arm cups and bushes parishing

o/s/r tyre stepping and cracking 205/55/16wr

Fail 27 Dec 2012 142,699 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

heavy corrosion n/s and o/s inner sill panel

heavy corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r suspension arm cups and bushes parishing

o/s/r tyre stepping and cracking 205/55/16wr

Fail 29 Dec 2011 128,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

heavy corrosion o/s/f inner brake disc

heavy corrosion rear exhaust bracket and joinning

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 29 Dec 2011 128,653 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)

heavy corrosion o/s/f inner brake disc

heavy corrosion rear exhaust bracket and joinning

o/s/f brake binding

Fail 6 Jan 2011 115,256 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hand brake lever sticking on o/s calliper

Pass 6 Jan 2011 115,256 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

hand brake lever sticking on o/s calliper

Pass 7 Jan 2010 109,057 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 101,661 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 97,042 miles

n/s wiper split

Pass 8 Jan 2007 93,407 miles

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

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

slight brake judder in front brakes

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to plactic coating

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2006 92,299 miles

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

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

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 FBZ is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YF53 FBZ, 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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YF53 FBZ is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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