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YS53 VHG

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,340 mi
Last recorded138,340 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 VHG
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 138,340 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill has traces off body filler fibre glass (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill has traces off body filler fibre glass (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill has traces off body filler fibre glass by chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill has traces off body filler fibre glass (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s & o/s inner sills front to rear has corrosion

n/s & o/s outer sill front to rear lower has plastic cover fitted obscuring a sill check

under body has signs off surface rust

x4 brake hoses are deteriorated

x4 inner arches covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 132,176 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 128,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2013 124,779 miles

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

front subframe corodded

rear subframe and lower arms corodded

Pass 16 Mar 2013 124,779 miles

front subframe corodded

rear subframe and lower arms corodded

Fail 24 Mar 2012 118,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both outer sills corroded

offside front tyre sidewall damaged but not showing cords

Pass 24 Mar 2012 118,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both outer sills corroded

offside front tyre sidewall damaged but not showing cords

Fail 30 Mar 2011 113,523 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 113,523 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 107,989 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 107,966 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 101,064 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 100,975 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 92,456 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 82,813 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 76,257 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 VHG is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YS53 VHG, 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 VHG is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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