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AP03 GWU

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,381 mi
Last recorded140,381 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 GWU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 140,381 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 140,371 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 131,963 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 131,865 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 120,372 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 120,288 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 109,096 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 94,640 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 94,636 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 85,524 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 79,584 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 57,053 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 53,080 miles

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

front tyres starting to get low on tread

Pass 26 Jun 2007 45,256 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 34,459 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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AP03 GWU is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AP03 GWU, 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 AP03 GWU registered?

AP03 GWU is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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