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AO52 VYU

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,324 mi
Last recorded139,324 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 VYU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2019 139,324 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system at brake caliper (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor near sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both wearing uneven tread, becoming stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Under vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 125,875 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 125,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 111,409 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

suspension componets dry/rusty

underside dry/rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2016 96,219 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear brake slightly tight

suspension components dry/rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2015 83,245 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 83,217 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

complet exhaust dry and rusty

floor pan dry and rusty

Pass 2 Apr 2014 63,945 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Apr 2013 60,555 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 60,479 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 57,847 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 53,869 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 53,869 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 52,090 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 49,228 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 47,325 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 44,072 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 41,037 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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AO52 VYU is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AO52 VYU, 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 AO52 VYU registered?

AO52 VYU is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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