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AO53 DFV

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,209 mi
Last recorded129,209 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 129,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 129,195 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 120,717 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 113,003 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 105,376 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

windscreen washers poor

Fail 1 Aug 2015 105,376 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

windscreen washers poor

Pass 14 Aug 2014 99,211 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rear box metal hanger bracket corroded off-exhaust box semi insecure-would advise rectification before unit becomes detached

Fail 13 Aug 2014 99,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rear box metal hanger bracket corroded off-exhaust box semi insecure-would advise rectification before unit becomes detached

Pass 15 Aug 2013 92,262 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 92,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 83,810 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 83,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 75,313 miles

N/s front bottom ball joint dust cover split

Fail 3 Aug 2011 75,313 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/s front bottom ball joint dust cover split

Pass 3 Aug 2010 68,102 miles

N/s front tyre worn on outside edge

Various front suspension ball joint dust covers split

Pass 8 Aug 2009 59,121 miles

o.s.f bottom ball joint boot split

Pass 4 Aug 2008 48,797 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 40,362 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 30,648 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 DFV is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AO53 DFV, 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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AO53 DFV is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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