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YJ53 YFN

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,923 mi
Last recorded129,923 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 YFN
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 129,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust system deteriating

more than normal travel on handbrake & efficiency close to limit

underneath of vehicle & all steering , suspension & brake components very rusty

Fail 15 Oct 2015 129,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust system deteriating

more than normal travel on handbrake & efficiency close to limit

underneath of vehicle & all steering , suspension & brake components very rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2014 122,781 miles

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

underneath of vehicle and all steering , suspension and brake components very rusty

Fail 21 Oct 2014 122,781 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

underneath of vehicle and all steering , suspension and brake components very rusty

Fail 21 Oct 2013 116,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 116,163 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 108,796 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 100,759 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 100,759 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 93,709 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 93,676 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 86,752 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 74,889 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 64,613 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 51,934 miles

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

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 YFN is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YFN, 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 YFN registered?

YJ53 YFN is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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