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YW03 AFA

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

175,691 mi
Last recorded175,691 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 AFA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2017 175,691 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Outer sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Outer sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 169,783 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 169,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 169,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Anti roll bar link broken. (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 156,528 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

minor corrosion throughout

Pass 24 Jun 2014 144,196 miles

offside rear tread slightly out of shape

Fail 18 Jun 2014 144,087 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tread slightly out of shape

Pass 6 Jun 2013 131,416 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 131,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 121,121 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 121,119 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 107,861 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 107,859 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 94,346 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 79,757 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 79,757 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 63,270 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 62,816 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 52,082 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 38,982 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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YW03 AFA is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YW03 AFA, 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 YW03 AFA registered?

YW03 AFA is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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