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AO53 OCH

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,733 mi
Last recorded117,733 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 117,733 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 102,034 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust centre section corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 20 Aug 2014 102,034 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust centre section corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 5 Aug 2014 101,819 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

(slight) binding on o/side front wheel

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear suspension details rusty

some fluctuations on rear brake readings

Pass 16 Aug 2013 87,163 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 87,163 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 82,029 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 74,151 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 66,619 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 66,614 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 57,565 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 48,994 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 36,393 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 26,287 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 OCH is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OCH, 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 OCH registered?

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

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