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YH53 MUB

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,391 mi
Last recorded107,391 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 107,391 miles

Front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakend

Offside Front chassis corroded

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

both front wheel arches corroded

both rear wish bones corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2017 107,334 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakend

Offside Front chassis corroded

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

both front wheel arches corroded

both rear wish bones corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2016 103,517 miles

General chassis and under body corrosion

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 103,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s inner and outer sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

all suspension components corroded

both front wheel arches corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2015 98,572 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer ball joint also cover deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 92,343 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 84,928 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 84,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 75,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 75,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 71,424 miles

rear torsion bar bushes worn, osf engine mounting loose..

Fail 14 Sep 2011 71,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar adjustment assembly inadequately locked (2.4.E.3)

Offside Rear Torsion bar adjustment assembly inadequately locked (2.4.E.3)

rear torsion bar bushes worn, osf engine mounting loose..

Pass 28 Sep 2010 69,260 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 61,461 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 53,670 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 53,670 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 44,034 miles

o/s/r seat belt visual only baby seat

Pass 18 Sep 2006 31,534 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 31,534 miles

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

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 MUB is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol 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 YH53 MUB, 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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YH53 MUB is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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