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YF53 PMO

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,633 mi
Last recorded147,633 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 PMO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 147,633 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

handbrake requires early attention

Fail 15 Mar 2016 147,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill / lower arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner 205/55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner / outer sill / lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside rear + perishing (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to suspension components

general under body corrosion / both inner and outer sills corroded and weak / rear arches

handbrake lever stiff

nearside rear brake discs signs of getting hot

offside front outer sill holed and corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 128,844 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 128,844 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 128,817 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 10 Mar 2014 121,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 121,011 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 114,531 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 109,111 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 109,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 100,670 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 92,034 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 92,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 82,303 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 82,303 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 74,422 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 67,998 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 67,977 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 67,899 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 PMO is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PMO, 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 PMO is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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