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YS53 VJL

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,032 mi
Last recorded140,032 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 VJL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2017 140,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating discs warpped (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch top, under screen wash and wheel arch cover (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing / cracking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear loint and hanger broken (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 135,072 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 118,696 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 121,476 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 121,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2013 113,860 miles

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

damage to offside rear outer sill

Pass 16 Feb 2012 106,436 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 106,436 miles

Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 99,571 miles

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2010 92,371 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

all wiper blades starting to split

damage to n/s/r light lens/not affecting illumination

handbrake travel becoming long/efficiency ok on test

Pass 25 Feb 2009 86,393 miles

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

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

n/s/r light unit is damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2009 86,393 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/r light unit is damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2008 78,391 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 78,391 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 55,674 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 VJL is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VJL, 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 VJL registered?

YS53 VJL is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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