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YJ53 LYC

2003 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,871 mi
Last recorded124,871 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 LYC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 124,871 miles

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

general corrosion to chassis & suspension

Fail 6 Mar 2017 124,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

general corrosion to chassis & suspension

Pass 5 Mar 2016 115,460 miles

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

corrosion to o/s & n/s/r sills

heavy corrosion to chassis & suspension

items removed from veiw before test

n/s/f tyre has cut side wall no cord exposed

Pass 24 Mar 2015 108,956 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 104,818 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 104,805 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 99,439 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 94,429 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 86,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 86,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 80,407 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 71,143 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 52,755 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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YJ53 LYC is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LYC, 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 LYC registered?

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

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