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AO53 DHD

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,148 mi
Last recorded99,148 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 99,148 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 91,383 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust system corroded and deteriorating

under body components corroded rear and front

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2019 91,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt there are 2 lower ball joints each side on vehicle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt there are 2 lower ball joints each side on vehicle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust system corroded and deteriorating

under body components corroded rear and front

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2018 81,491 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 79,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 79,905 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis /floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis /floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 78,203 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 76,514 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 76,497 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 71,274 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 65,115 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 59,897 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 54,537 miles

o/s/f and rear wiper rubbers split

Fail 9 Sep 2011 54,537 miles

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

o/s/f and rear wiper rubbers split

Pass 17 Sep 2010 49,844 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 49,844 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 43,891 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 35,621 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 29,253 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 22,568 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 DHD is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DHD, 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 DHD is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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