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YJ53 LYA

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,804 mi
Last recorded96,804 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 LYA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2012 96,804 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside front brake binding

rear exhaust joint corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Sep 2011 89,216 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 79,853 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2009 67,394 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 67,048 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 56,012 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 55,680 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 41,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YJ53 LYA is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YJ53 LYA, 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 YJ53 LYA registered?

YJ53 LYA is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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