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AO03 TXJ

2003 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,122 mi
Last recorded121,122 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 TXJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 121,122 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn on inside edge but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn on inside edge but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-body corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2018 111,664 miles

Both inner + outer sills corroding

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside corroded in places

Fail 24 Aug 2018 111,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both inner + outer sills corroding

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside corroded in places

Pass 24 Oct 2017 103,437 miles

knock in steering

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

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

Underside corroding in places

Fail 5 Oct 2017 103,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Underside corroded in places

knock in steering

Pass 1 Nov 2016 97,970 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 97,970 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 89,953 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 86,777 miles

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2015 86,777 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2014 83,921 miles

Nearside rear wheel arch is corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2014 83,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Both front Brakes slightly binding

Nearside rear brake is slightly binding

Nearside rear wheel arch is corroded

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 81,977 miles

the centre exhaust section is heavily corroded

the n/s/f brake is binding slightly and signs that the o/s/f brake has been binding

Fail 13 Feb 2013 81,977 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

the centre exhaust section is heavily corroded

the n/s/f brake is binding slightly and signs that the o/s/f brake has been binding

Pass 3 Feb 2012 79,835 miles

Centre exhaust corroded.

Fail 1 Feb 2012 79,835 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre exhaust corroded.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 74,269 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 67,956 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 59,374 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 48,863 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 40,383 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 28,340 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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AO03 TXJ is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AO03 TXJ, 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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AO03 TXJ is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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