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AP53 FBG

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,558 mi
Last recorded92,558 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 FBG
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2025 92,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 87,786 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 84,845 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear tyre side wall perished

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 80,779 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 80,773 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 79,361 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 79,345 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 79,048 miles

General under body corrosion

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 79,037 miles

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

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

General under body corrosion

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 78,514 miles

Both sills corroded

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 76,663 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 76,615 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion both outer sill of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 73,537 miles

both outer sills started to corrode

n/s/f tubeless valve perished

slight binding both rear brakes

Fail 30 Nov 2016 73,511 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both outer sills started to corrode

n/s/f tubeless valve perished

slight binding both rear brakes

Pass 3 Dec 2015 70,932 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 70,929 miles

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

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2014 67,740 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 64,733 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 61,707 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 61,707 miles

Nearside 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 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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 59,120 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 59,120 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 55,084 miles

o/s front brake disc corroded on inner surface

o/s rear tyre cracking in tread pattern

Pass 10 Jun 2010 49,901 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 44,211 miles

Some tyres showing signs of 'age cracks'

Pass 2 Jun 2008 38,831 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 33,754 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 33,754 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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AP53 FBG is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AP53 FBG, 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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AP53 FBG is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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