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YK53 VWG

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

127,386 mi
Last recorded127,386 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 VWG
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 127,386 miles

Both sides floor, both sides chassis, inner and outer sill all corroded

Brake pipes greased

Exhaust rear silencer mounting broken

Front and rear sub frames, rear suspension arms and nearside rear wheel arch all corroded.

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 4 Sep 2015 127,386 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Both sides floor, both sides chassis, inner and outer sill all corroded

Brake pipes greased

Exhaust rear silencer mounting broken

Front and rear sub frames, rear suspension arms and nearside rear wheel arch all corroded.

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 20 Aug 2014 120,829 miles

Both sides front sills holed and corroded

Both sides inner sills,both sides floor,front and rear subframes all corroded

Both sides sill covers fitted

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 120,829 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both sides front sills holed and corroded

Both sides inner sills,both sides floor,front and rear subframes all corroded

Both sides sill covers fitted

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 115,199 miles

Both sides floor,both sides inner sills,front and rear subframes and offside outer wheel arch all corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2013 115,199 miles

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

Both sides floor,both sides inner sills,front and rear subframes and offside outer wheel arch all corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 106,480 miles

Both sides floor,inner sills,chassis,front subframe,rear subframe and both sides rear lower suspension arms all corroded

Brake pipes greased

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2012 106,480 miles

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

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)

Both sides floor,inner sills,chassis,front subframe,rear subframe and both sides rear lower suspension arms all corroded

Brake pipes greased

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2011 96,592 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front and rear subframe both corroded.

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 96,592 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front and rear subframe both corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 86,801 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 86,801 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 79,257 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 79,257 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 72,673 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 67,824 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 60,012 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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YK53 VWG is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YK53 VWG, 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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YK53 VWG is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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