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YY53 MZN

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,762 mi
Last recorded81,762 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 MZN
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 81,762 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 71,999 miles

Front both lower damper weight missing/corroded

N/S/R brake calpier piston stiff

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight corrosion to rear subframe/lower wishbones

Slight tear to O/S/F wiper blade (still clears windscreen)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 71,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front both lower damper weight missing/corroded

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

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight corrosion to rear subframe/lower wishbones

Slight tear to O/S/F wiper blade (still clears windscreen)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 58,789 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear wiper torn

slight corrosion to floor pan

slight corrosion to front sills

slight play in O/S/F steering rack end

slight wear to rear suspension bushes

slight wheel bind O/S/F

Pass 13 Oct 2010 54,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrosion to rear subframe

slight play in o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 12 Oct 2009 50,251 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)

slight corrosion to rear sub frame

Pass 4 Nov 2008 46,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 43,051 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 36,375 miles

both front tyres feathering outer edges

exhaust rear joint getting corroded

rear discs getting corroded

rear pads getting 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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YY53 MZN is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY53 MZN, 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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YY53 MZN is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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