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YJ53 VHG

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,897 mi
Last recorded122,897 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 VHG
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 122,897 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 113,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on.

Oil leak

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Fail 23 Apr 2013 113,502 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on.

Oil leak

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 101,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slite play on o/s/f tye rod

Pass 15 Apr 2011 87,244 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 87,243 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2010 74,825 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 74,819 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 59,742 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 59,742 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 58,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 50,141 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 50,141 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 39,371 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 VHG is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VHG, 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 VHG registered?

YJ53 VHG is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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The MOT history for YJ53 VHG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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