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YU03 GUC

2003 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

153,322 mi
Last recorded153,322 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 GUC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 153,322 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 146,434 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills offside & nearside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 146,434 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills offside & nearside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 137,867 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 137,867 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 127,565 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint offside & nearside (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 127,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength inner & outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength inner & outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint offside & nearside (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 117,347 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 117,347 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 110,251 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2014 110,251 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 103,298 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 103,298 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 103,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 90,440 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 90,440 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 88,712 miles

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn

o/s/r tyre worn

Fail 4 Jun 2010 88,712 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 12 Jun 2009 81,823 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 73,999 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 64,403 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 64,403 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 53,399 miles

oil leak

power steering fluid level low

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 GUC is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 GUC, 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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YU03 GUC is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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