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AO03 XYB

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,302 mi
Last recorded118,302 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XYB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2016 118,302 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outer sill /inner arch and outer wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort low 100kgf (3.7.B.6a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2015 111,991 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 sill damaged

Pass 29 May 2014 100,260 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 91,476 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 18 May 2012 82,223 miles

Exhaust joints corroded

Front and rear suspension units corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Off side rear brake caliper was stuck on when tested but now freed off when hand brake operated.Suspect caliper faulty.

Off side rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2012 82,223 miles

Exhaust joints corroded

Front and rear suspension units corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Off side rear brake caliper was stuck on when tested but now freed off when hand brake operated.Suspect caliper faulty.

Off side rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2011 74,137 miles

Fronr and rear suspension units rusty

Rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2010 67,136 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 67,136 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 67,095 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 58,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2008 48,053 miles

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

rear brake pads thin

Pass 6 Jun 2007 33,597 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 17,830 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 XYB is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XYB, 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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What year was AO03 XYB registered?

AO03 XYB is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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