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YU03 GRX

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

237,096 mi
Last recorded237,096 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 GRX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2019 237,096 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all 4 wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2018 232,299 miles

Nearside Front outer sill has corrosion but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 228,277 miles

both rear tyres worn out of shape

o/s/f wheels has slight bind

slight corrosion on o/s/f outer sill

Fail 7 Jun 2017 228,276 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

both rear tyres worn out of shape

o/s/f wheels has slight bind

slight corrosion on o/s/f outer sill

Pass 15 Jun 2016 222,032 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 222,032 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 214,005 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 213,904 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 206,592 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

clutch heavy

Fail 11 Jun 2014 206,590 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

clutch heavy

nearside front wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Pass 11 Jun 2013 188,147 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Jun 2013 188,147 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2012 164,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2012 164,539 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2011 144,019 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 124,816 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has deep cut in not enough to reach the cords

Pass 29 Jun 2009 109,325 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 109,325 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 87,929 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 61,167 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 31,053 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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YU03 GRX 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 YU03 GRX, 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 YU03 GRX registered?

YU03 GRX is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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