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YH03 DNB

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

157,306 mi
Last recorded157,306 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 DNB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2015 157,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake fliud lowe

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front screen has damage out sideof swept area

Near siderear tyre has damage to outer side wall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 138,829 miles

body damage

Fail 25 Apr 2014 138,829 miles

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

body damage

Pass 8 Feb 2013 116,047 miles

all four lower ball joint dust covers are split but preventing the ingress of dirt etc

Fail 29 Jan 2013 115,823 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

all four lower ball joint dust covers are split but preventing the ingress of dirt etc

both rear brakes are tight but not considered to be binding

Pass 13 Feb 2012 105,468 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Feb 2012 105,468 miles

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)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2011 99,393 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 94,051 miles

extensive body damage at rear

Fail 5 Feb 2010 94,051 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

extensive body damage at rear

Pass 21 Jan 2009
Fail 21 Jan 2009 83,524 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

drivers fron sun visor can not be fully secured in the upright position

Pass 13 Feb 2008 70,850 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 50,918 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 46,596 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 46,596 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear light lens broken

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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YH03 DNB is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 YH03 DNB, 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 YH03 DNB registered?

YH03 DNB is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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