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YJ03 ZAB

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,401 mi
Last recorded159,401 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 ZAB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 159,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brakes just meet minimum requirements

Pass 23 Mar 2015 134,959 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 125,588 miles

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

Centre Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 125,588 miles

Centre Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 109,826 miles

both front lower suspension bushes perished

o/s front brake disc corroded on inner face

o/s rear light lens cracked

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake padfs low

rear suspension bushes perished slightly and corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2012 109,826 miles

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

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

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

both front lower suspension bushes perished

o/s front brake disc corroded on inner face

o/s rear light lens cracked

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake padfs low

rear suspension bushes perished slightly and corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2011 104,508 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 104,508 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2010 92,870 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 80,451 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 80,435 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 72,147 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 53,339 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 38,064 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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YJ03 ZAB is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YJ03 ZAB, 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 YJ03 ZAB registered?

YJ03 ZAB is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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