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YF53 FCM

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,841 mi
Last recorded120,841 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 FCM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 120,841 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 120,839 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 118,470 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 113,754 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

plasstic sill covers and slight corrossion on sills

Pass 25 Oct 2010 102,113 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 90,604 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 77,351 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 64,034 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 52,245 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

parking brake lever comes up high

rear brake pads slightly worn

Fail 30 Oct 2006 52,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

parking brake lever comes up high

rear brake pads slightly worn

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 FCM is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FCM, 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 YF53 FCM registered?

YF53 FCM is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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