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YS53 VHF

2003 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,071 mi
Last recorded113,071 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 VHF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 113,071 miles

rear silencer hanger rusted off

Fail 28 Sep 2012 113,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer hanger rusted off

Pass 3 Oct 2011 100,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight surface rust to underbody areas

Pass 16 Sep 2010 92,018 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 92,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 79,869 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 79,869 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 64,311 miles

n/s/r reflector cracked

o/s outer washer and n/s inner washer not working

surface corrosion evident to front and rear suspension components and both rear sill backing panels

Pass 11 Sep 2007 50,775 miles

surface cut to nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2006 39,696 miles

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

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 VHF is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VHF, 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 YS53 VHF registered?

YS53 VHF is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is YS53 VHF safe to buy?

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