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AO53 RLZ

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,199 mi
Last recorded108,199 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 RLZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 108,199 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted

inner and outer sills corroding

nearside and offside rear tyres near legal limits

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front outer sill has hole but not meet requirements to fail at time of test

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

various front and rear suspension bushes perishing

Fail 5 Sep 2016 108,199 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven 65% (3.7.B.2)

engine covers and under-trays fitted

inner and outer sills corroding

nearside and offside rear tyres near legal limits

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front outer sill has hole but not meet requirements to fail at time of test

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

various front and rear suspension bushes perishing

Pass 14 Sep 2015 100,134 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint track control arm (2.5.B.1a)

mil light on

Pass 23 Sep 2014 95,944 miles

Mil lamp on

Pass 24 Sep 2013 91,735 miles

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

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 25 Sep 2012 85,336 miles

Engine management indicate fault

Pass 20 Sep 2011 79,226 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 72,188 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 72,188 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slight cut

Offside rear tyre slight cut

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 65,523 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 65,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 57,936 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 45,783 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 37,278 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 RLZ is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RLZ, 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 RLZ registered?

AO53 RLZ is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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