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YH53 YSW

2003 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,685 mi
Last recorded154,685 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 YSW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2010 154,685 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s front brake slightly stiff to turn

Pass 15 Apr 2010 154,685 miles

n/s front brake slightly stiff to turn

Fail 21 Apr 2009 152,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 152,094 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 129,844 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 129,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 99,749 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 99,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.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 YSW is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YSW, 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 YSW registered?

YH53 YSW is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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