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AP03 KOW

2003 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

84,484 mi
Last recorded84,484 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 KOW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 84,484 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 83,452 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 82,204 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 82,204 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2023 80,494 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 79,007 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 77,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 76,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general chassis corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2020 76,905 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general chassis corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2019 75,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2018 74,064 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake backing plates corroded

both front tyres cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2017 73,051 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted cannot check others components.

Front and rear suspension are corroded.Corrosion underneath the vehicle.

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

Rear washer not working.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 72,295 miles

Front and rear suspension corroded. Body work slightly corroded. Floor pan corroded.

Front wiper blades smearing screen .

O/S/F Brake disc guard corroded.

Water build up in boot.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 71,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Fail 19 Mar 2015 71,145 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2014 70,236 miles

rear washer inop

Fail 21 Mar 2014 70,235 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear washer inop

Pass 21 Mar 2013 69,242 miles

Front brake pads corroded.

Front wiper blades smearing screen.

N/S/F and O/S/F Front lower arm rear bush cracked.

N/S/F and O/S/F rear track arms bushes cracked.

Outer sidewall of N/S/F tyre worn.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 68,238 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear washer jet innop

Fail 27 Mar 2012 68,238 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear washer jet innop

Pass 22 Apr 2011 67,160 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 67,160 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2010 65,992 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 65,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 62,429 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 59,102 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 53,424 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2007 53,424 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 45,858 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 KOW is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 KOW, 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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AP03 KOW is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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