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YP03 YOW

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,855 mi
Last recorded166,855 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 YOW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 166,855 miles

noise on o/s/r wheel bearing

o/s/rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2012 116,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s/rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2011 154,994 miles

n/s/r brake disc in worn condition

Fail 14 Jun 2011 154,879 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r brake disc in worn condition

Pass 25 Jun 2010 143,040 miles

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

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

advise bottom shocks

advise exhaust vibration

advise tyres

Pass 7 Jul 2009 128,587 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 119,432 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 110,676 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 100,939 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 96,387 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs linned and corroding

Pass 19 Apr 2006 96,387 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs linned and corroding

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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YP03 YOW is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YP03 YOW, 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 YP03 YOW registered?

YP03 YOW is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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