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YJ53 ZVC

2003 Mazda 6

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,230 mi
Last recorded96,230 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 ZVC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 96,230 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side front wheel arch corroded off side rear wheel arch corroded near side front wheel arch corroded off side rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2017 96,230 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side front wheel arch corroded off side rear wheel arch corroded near side front wheel arch corroded off side rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2016 90,402 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm and a cut in side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 90,402 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm and a cut in side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 84,023 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Underside of car, including suspension, all corroded, but still solid.

Fail 4 Nov 2015 84,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Underside of car, including suspension, all corroded, but still solid.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 77,809 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r tyre cut on outer side wall

Fail 11 Nov 2014 77,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r tyre cut on outer side wall

Pass 28 Oct 2013 71,793 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 71,793 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 66,500 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 66,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 59,292 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 59,292 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 51,802 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre rear seatbelt buckle not present

nearside front tyre deteriorating (205/55R16V)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 43,986 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 36,063 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 28,437 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 20,279 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 ZVC is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZVC, 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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YJ53 ZVC is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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