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YF53 PMV

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,033 mi
Last recorded116,033 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 PMV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 116,033 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 116,032 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) both front (2.2.D.2b)

Headlamp incorrect colour both (1.7.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 113,511 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir locking device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) both rubbing on drive shaft (2.2.D.2b)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working no side lights (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective hid fitted incorrect (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 103,511 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 103,507 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 94,990 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 85,628 miles

Both front wipers smear slightly

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Surface corrosion to all coil springs

Pass 15 Oct 2012 79,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 70,099 miles

engine top and bottom cover

Fail 10 Oct 2011 70,099 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine top and bottom cover

Pass 27 Oct 2010 62,678 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2009 55,445 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 48,950 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 39,946 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 28,174 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 PMV is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PMV, 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 PMV registered?

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

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