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YY03 YEK

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,508 mi
Last recorded128,508 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 YEK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2017 128,508 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor 2 parts (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill 2 parts (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn inside

Pass 8 Jul 2016 112,858 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 112,858 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Calliper area (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 97,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 Jul 2015 97,042 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 May 2014 77,999 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 64,876 miles

corrosion on under body

damadge to nearside rear wheel arch

no tow ball fitted at time of test

offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 14 Jun 2013 64,876 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on under body

damadge to nearside rear wheel arch

no tow ball fitted at time of test

offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Jun 2012 50,950 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 41,245 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 36,747 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 32,682 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 32,682 miles

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

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall but not down to cords

Pass 26 Jun 2008 29,371 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 29,371 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S/F wiper blade split

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 24,931 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 24,928 miles

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

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

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

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 21 Jun 2006 20,541 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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YY03 YEK is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YY03 YEK, 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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YY03 YEK is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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