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AV03 DFF

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,431 mi
Last recorded147,431 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 DFF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 147,431 miles

eml light on

osr inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 17 Jan 2017 138,484 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 138,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 127,017 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 118,321 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 108,652 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 97,621 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 83,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake efficency readings fluctuating causing excessive imbalance

Fail 21 Apr 2012 83,839 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake efficency readings fluctuating causing excessive imbalance

Pass 15 Feb 2011 73,784 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 66,511 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 59,534 miles

o/s/r tyre 4mm wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2009 59,495 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 48,826 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 40,202 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 31,516 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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AV03 DFF is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AV03 DFF, 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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AV03 DFF is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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