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AV53 AWY

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

85,629 mi
Last recorded85,629 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 AWY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2021 85,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 81,541 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. LOW (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 69,555 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

offside front outer sill weakened by corrosion

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 10 Oct 2019 69,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

offside front outer sill weakened by corrosion

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 5 Oct 2018 61,376 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S & O/S Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 61,376 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S & O/S Front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S & O/S Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 58,529 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 58,529 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 55,976 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 55,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 52,759 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Frount & rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 52,759 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Frount & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 49,171 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f Lower Arm Bush Washer Partly Corried

Fail 9 Oct 2014 49,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f Lower Arm Bush Washer Partly Corried

Pass 16 Oct 2013 45,984 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 43,008 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 39,798 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,345 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 32,533 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 27,846 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 22,416 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 17,064 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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AV53 AWY is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AV53 AWY, 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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AV53 AWY is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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