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YJ53 LYD

2003 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,641 mi
Last recorded116,641 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 LYD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 116,641 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 110,554 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 110,531 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 103,987 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 103,964 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s/f tyre reaching minimum limit o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge rear brake pads reaching minimum limit

Pass 17 Sep 2011 97,090 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 92,026 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 84,469 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 74,544 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 74,312 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 72,167 miles

handbrake high

n/s/f seatbelt twisted slightly

n/s/f tyre slight cracking in tyre but not to cords

o/s/f tyre cut on inner side wall but not showing cords & cracking forming

rear tyres cracking forming but not showing cords

slight damage to outer rear sill

Pass 24 Aug 2007 66,041 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 51,348 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 LYD is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LYD, 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 LYD registered?

YJ53 LYD is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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