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AP53 FMA

2003 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,305 mi
Last recorded139,305 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 FMA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 139,305 miles

both rear brakes slightly tight

n/s rear tyre at legal limits

o/s head lamp lens becoming dull

Fail 26 Nov 2018 139,302 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear brakes slightly tight

n/s rear tyre at legal limits

o/s head lamp lens becoming dull

Pass 1 Dec 2017 132,114 miles

1.near side outer sill becoming corroded

2.near side rear tyre near legal limits

3.off side front brake slightly tight

Fail 27 Nov 2017 132,108 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement track control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill front to rear (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

1.near side outer sill becoming corroded

2.near side rear tyre near legal limits

3.off side front brake slightly tight

Pass 29 Nov 2016 121,456 miles

both outer sills becoming corroded

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 28 Nov 2016 121,448 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

both outer sills becoming corroded

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 4 Dec 2015 110,893 miles

1. Rear brake pads wearing low.

2. Rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Fail 30 Nov 2015 110,874 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

1. Rear brake pads wearing low.

2. Rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Pass 24 Nov 2014 99,912 miles

1.front tyres wearing low on edges 2.o/s/r brake discs starting to corrode 3.rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Nov 2013 89,699 miles

front brakepads wearing low

n/s rear tyre wearing low on inside edge

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

rear brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2012 80,872 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 70,173 miles

front tyres wearing low on outside edges

Pass 2 Nov 2010 58,551 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing low on edges.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 49,400 miles

1. n/s front tyre wearing low. 2. n/s rear tyre wearing low.

Pass 4 Nov 2008 41,284 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 32,332 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 25,493 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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AP53 FMA is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AP53 FMA, 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 FMA is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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