MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,566 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side zero effort (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.A.1)
front and rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.A.1)
front and rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.A.1)
front and rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front 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)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.A.1)
front and rear suspension components corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Sill areas have been repaired and under sealed.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel On limit. Play in sliding splined joint in lower column. (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill. (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake balance - Nearside rear brake effort is 30% behind offside, on limit.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel On limit. Play in sliding splined joint in lower column. (2.2.A.1b)
Underside is becoming heavily corroded, especially around the sill areas.
All rear suspension components are corroded but not excessively yet.
Exhaust system is heavily corroded but is secure and not blowing.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear wheel bearing is noisy but is not rough to rotate. Replacement recommended.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Sills are corroded but not excessively yet.
Slight knocking sound from steering column but no roughness or excess play.
Tailgate struts are weak, allowing tailgate to drop.
Nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy.
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Outer sills are corroded and partial covers are fitted.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear exhaust union is heavily corroded but is not blowing and is still secure.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Underside of car is corroded generally and worsening.
Nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy.
Outer sills are corroded and partial covers are fitted.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear exhaust union is heavily corroded but is not blowing and is still secure.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Underside of car is corroded generally and worsening.
o/s front brake very slightly binding on
rust starting to underside and exhaust pipe work
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/s front brake very slightly binding on
rust starting to underside and exhaust pipe work
corrosiom started on underside
exhaust corroded
o/s/r tyre starting to wear on inside edge
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
corrosion started on underside
n/s/f inner brake pad appears low further investiugation required
n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edges
o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion started on exhaust
corrosion started on underside
n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge
slight play in steering locking mechanism
slight play in steering rack
corrosion started rear exhaust
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
corrosion started rear exhaust
rear brake pads getting low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
long handbrake travel
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YY53 RCF is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 YY53 RCF, 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 RCF is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 13 November 2003.
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