CarVerify

Free Car Check

AO53 FWX

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,985 mi
Last recorded106,985 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 FWX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 106,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

all sills corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

floor pans corroded

front brake imbalance

Pass 19 Nov 2018 105,921 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

all sills corroded and floor pans

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2018 105,900 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost (curved one) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

all sills corroded and floor pans

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 104,847 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area's corroding (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion nearside & offside inner & outer wheel arch area's (6.1.B.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

under body & suspension area's corroding

Fail 3 Nov 2017 104,783 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion nearside & offside inner & outer wheel arch area's (6.1.B.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

under body & suspension area's corroding

Pass 21 Nov 2016 103,751 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside & offside inner & outer sill area's corroding

under body & suspension component area's corroding

Fail 16 Nov 2016 103,687 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section joint marked in yellow (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads marked in yellow (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid level is below the maximum

nearside & offside inner & outer sill area's corroding

under body & suspension component area's corroding

Pass 10 Nov 2015 98,004 miles

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

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

nearside & offside inner & outer sill area's are corroding

Fail 10 Nov 2015 97,969 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nearside & offside inner & outer sill area's are corroding

Pass 10 Nov 2014 91,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 78,842 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 78,803 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2012 77,262 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 74,524 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 71,819 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 68,351 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 65,122 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 65,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 60,857 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 45,029 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2006 45,029 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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
Full Mazda 6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AO53 FWX is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO53 FWX?

You can check the full history of AO53 FWX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AO53 FWX registered?

AO53 FWX is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is AO53 FWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 FWX shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO53 FWX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AO53 FWX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.