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AO53 DFP

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,036 mi
Last recorded142,036 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 DFP
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2016 142,036 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

all suspension components have heavy corrosion front and rear

os wiper torn on ends

rear lower arches corroded

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2015 137,686 miles

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

all suspension bushes perished

corrosion on rear suspension components

middle and rear exhaust flanges corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2015 137,686 miles

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

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

all suspension bushes perished

corrosion on rear suspension components

middle and rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 132,016 miles

both rear sill panels and nsr arch weak-corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2014 132,016 miles

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

both rear sill panels and nsr arch weak-corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 124,108 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 116,389 miles

engine sump corroded--slight weep

front tyres 3mm

Pass 5 Sep 2011 107,926 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 99,509 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 88,307 miles

slight knock from steering rack

Pass 12 Sep 2008 73,812 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 57,113 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 41,189 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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AO53 DFP is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AO53 DFP, 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 AO53 DFP registered?

AO53 DFP is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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