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YS53 BZP

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,890 mi
Last recorded108,890 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 BZP
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2019 108,890 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

outer sills corroded

rear exhaust joint badly corroded

rear sub-frame and suspension arms corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2018 100,791 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

front and rear sub-frames corroded

inner sills corroded

rear brakes imbalanced 30%

rear exhaust joint corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2018 100,759 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front and rear sub-frames corroded

inner sills corroded

rear brakes imbalanced 30%

rear exhaust joint corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2017 92,525 miles

exhaust system corroded

front and rear sub-frames corroded

inner sills corroded

nearside front brake rubbing slightly

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2016 81,096 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear inner sills corroded

rear sub-frame and suspension arms corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2016 80,947 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

rear inner sills corroded

rear sub-frame and suspension arms corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2015 68,684 miles

Rear Inner sills corroding

Rear suspension corroding

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2015 68,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Inner sills corroding

Rear suspension corroding

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2014 62,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

near side front tyre cut on outer wall, no cords exposed

Fail 11 Nov 2014 62,853 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

near side front tyre cut on outer wall, no cords exposed

Pass 6 Nov 2013 56,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre cut on side wall but no cords exposed

rear sub-frame corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2013 56,673 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre cut on side wall but no cords exposed

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2012 50,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2012 50,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2011 43,397 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine cover fitted

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 12 Nov 2010 37,887 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear inner sills corroding

rear number plate poor

Pass 12 Nov 2009 32,202 miles

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

rear inner sills starting to corrode

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 12 Nov 2009 32,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear inner sills starting to corrode

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 11 Nov 2008 28,958 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 26,858 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 22,374 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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YS53 BZP is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YS53 BZP, 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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YS53 BZP is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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