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YG03 FDW

2003 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

121,275 mi
Last recorded121,275 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 FDW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 121,275 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 121,275 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 119,796 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 119,796 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 117,911 miles

internal wear in rack

Fail 23 Nov 2021 117,905 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

internal wear in rack

Pass 8 Dec 2020 116,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 116,402 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 113,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 113,937 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 111,902 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 111,891 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 106,297 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket fractured

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

slight corrosion on body sills

Fail 5 Jun 2017 106,286 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket fractured

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

slight corrosion on body sills

Pass 6 Jun 2016 100,657 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 95,916 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 92,425 miles

front number plate cracked

knock through steering shaft/colulmn

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm

n/s/r outer sill corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2014 92,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

front number plate cracked

knock through steering shaft/colulmn

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm

n/s/r outer sill corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2013 88,217 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wiper blades splitting

both rear inner sills corroding

Fail 1 Jul 2013 88,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wiper blades splitting

both rear inner sills corroding

Pass 2 Jul 2012 84,738 miles

coolant stain on radiator

n/s/f barke binding

both inner sills corroded

both rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 2 Jul 2012 84,738 miles

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

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

both inner sills corroded

both rear brakes slightly binding

coolant stain on radiator

n/s/f barke binding

Pass 15 Jul 2011 81,091 miles

front & rear number plates slight disfiguring

inner sills corroding

lower steering shaft /uj wear

n/s/r tyre sidewall cut/perished/nail in tread shoulder

o/s/r tyre perished

power steering resovoir/pump damp

Fail 15 Jul 2011 81,091 miles

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

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

front & rear number plates slight disfiguring

inner sills corroding

lower steering shaft /uj wear

n/s/r tyre sidewall cut/perished/nail in tread shoulder

o/s/r tyre perished

power steering resovoir/pump damp

Pass 20 Jul 2010 77,164 miles

knock from steering shaft/colulmn

n/s/f tyre 3mm

n/s/r tyre perished/cut sidewall/screw in tread

o/s/f tyre 3.5mm

o/s/r tyre perished

power steering pipe to rack damp

Fail 20 Jul 2010 77,164 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

knock from steering shaft/colulmn

n/s/f tyre 3mm

n/s/r tyre perished/cut sidewall/screw in tread

o/s/f tyre 3.5mm

o/s/r tyre perished

power steering pipe to rack damp

Pass 30 Jul 2009 74,094 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 74,094 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f wiper blade split

rear brake pads look low

Pass 28 Jul 2008 70,577 miles

exhaust joint middle to rear sections rusty

n/s/r tyre outer wall slightly cut

upper & lower engine bay covers fitted obscuring some checks

Fail 28 Jul 2008 70,577 miles

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

exhaust joint middle to rear sections rusty

n/s/r tyre outer wall slightly cut

upper & lower engine bay covers fitted obscuring some checks

Pass 26 Jul 2007 66,977 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 63,272 miles

center exhaust system rusty

fan belt tensioner and air con pump pullies rusty around bearings

front pads look low

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 4mm

Fail 31 Jul 2006 63,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

center exhaust system rusty

fan belt tensioner and air con pump pullies rusty around bearings

front pads look low

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 4mm

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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YG03 FDW is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YG03 FDW, 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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YG03 FDW is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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