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YR53 VCC

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,472 mi
Last recorded77,472 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 VCC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 77,472 miles

front pads wearing low

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm and perished

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm and unrepairable puncture

offside front tyre worn to 2mm

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

rear pads worn very low

Pass 7 Oct 2013 72,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering column has slight paly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyre perished

Fail 7 Oct 2013 72,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Steering column has slight paly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyre perished

Pass 15 Oct 2012 66,468 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 59,078 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 59,078 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 53,869 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 53,869 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 48,459 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 48,455 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 43,176 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 36,465 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 27,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 Oct 2006 27,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YR53 VCC is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc 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 YR53 VCC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR53 VCC registered?

YR53 VCC is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YR53 VCC 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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