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YH53 MTY

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,222 mi
Last recorded119,222 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 MTY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 119,222 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint in poor condition

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

Nearside front slight noise from wheel bearing/ brakes

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

Offside rear disc rusty

Offside rear inner pad low

STRONG ADVISE: Oil leak

Undertray and sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2014 119,222 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint in poor condition

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

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

Nearside front slight noise from wheel bearing/ brakes

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

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

Offside rear disc rusty

Offside rear inner pad low

STRONG ADVISE: Oil leak

Undertray and sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2013 112,979 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre to rear exhaust joint in very poor condition

nearside and offside front inner sill/ floor corroded

nearside and offside rear sill/floor corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2013 112,979 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre to rear exhaust joint in very poor condition

nearside and offside front inner sill/ floor corroded

nearside and offside rear sill/floor corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2012 103,068 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 103,067 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 95,206 miles

wipers starting to smear

both front ball joint rubber boots starting to perish

front and rear discs outer face corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2010 87,210 miles

offside front brake hose slightly twisted.

Fail 23 Sep 2010 87,210 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front brake hose slightly twisted.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 77,125 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 77,125 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 64,888 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 56,664 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 56,664 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 56,559 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 53,478 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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YH53 MTY is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YH53 MTY, 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 YH53 MTY registered?

YH53 MTY is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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