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AF53 TOJ

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

177,058 mi
Last recorded177,058 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 TOJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2023 177,058 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and Offside front wheel arches slight surface corrosion

Nearside inner and outer sill covered heavily with sealants

Offside inner and outer sill covered heavily with sealants

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Under vehicle slight surface corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2023 177,058 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside and Offside front wheel arches slight surface corrosion

Nearside inner and outer sill covered heavily with sealants

Offside inner and outer sill covered heavily with sealants

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Under vehicle slight surface corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2022 161,354 miles

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

Nearside Nearside inner and outer sill covered heavily with sealants

Nearside and Offside front wheel arches slight surface corrosion

Nearside and Offside rear wheel arches slight surface corrosion

Offside Offside inner and outer sill covered heavily with sealants

Fail 8 Oct 2022 161,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Nearside inner and outer sill covered heavily with sealants

Nearside and Offside front wheel arches slight surface corrosion

Nearside and Offside rear wheel arches slight surface corrosion

Offside Offside inner and outer sill covered heavily with sealants

Pass 26 Sep 2021 147,947 miles

Both front and Both rear wheel arches slight surface corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside inner and outer sill covered heavily with sealants

Offrside inner and outer sill covered heavily with sealants

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2020 138,248 miles

Both front and Both rear wheel arches slight surface corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Nearside inner and outer sill covered heavily with sealants

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside inner and outer sill covered heavily with sealants

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2020 138,248 miles

Both front and Both rear wheel arches slight surface corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Nearside inner and outer sill covered heavily with sealants

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside inner and outer sill covered heavily with sealants

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 115,806 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 115,806 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 93,925 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 88,092 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 82,036 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 78,542 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 72,598 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 71,237 miles

exhaust system corroded

front subframe / front suspension arms / front inner sills - Corroding

nearside and offside sills corroding

nearside rear wheel arch corroding

offside front brake disc scored slightly

rear subframe / rear suspension arms / rear anti-roll bar / rear chassis rails - Corroding

Pass 26 Aug 2011 65,327 miles

n/s/r tyre down to 3mm

rear pads very close to 1.6mm limit

Pass 26 Aug 2010 60,264 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 53,928 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 53,928 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)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 45,118 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 36,585 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 28,626 miles

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

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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AF53 TOJ is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AF53 TOJ, 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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AF53 TOJ is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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