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AV53 AXM

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,159 mi
Last recorded112,159 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 AXM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 112,159 miles

All 4 tyres low

both outer sill under sealed

both rear lower arches corroding

o/s/r tyre perishing

under body corroding

Fail 8 Sep 2017 111,985 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 105,184 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 96,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 96,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 89,596 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 89,596 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 76,827 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 76,827 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 60,835 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 49,269 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 42,991 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 42,991 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 36,761 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 29,591 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 29,591 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 22,517 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 15,684 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 AXM is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AXM, 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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What year was AV53 AXM registered?

AV53 AXM is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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