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AO53 DFU

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,517 mi
Last recorded178,517 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 DFU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 178,517 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 178,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 164,057 miles

offside rear tyre 2.5mm

Fail 14 Mar 2013 147,596 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing

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

Rear anti-roll bar rubbers perrishing

Pass 14 Mar 2013 147,596 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing

Rear anti-roll bar rubbers perrishing

Pass 13 Mar 2012 130,131 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 130,131 miles

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

Corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 24 Mar 2011 112,583 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 112,583 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 95,741 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 95,734 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 79,189 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 72,911 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 56,237 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 41,241 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 DFU is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO53 DFU, 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 DFU registered?

AO53 DFU is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is AO53 DFU safe to buy?

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