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AV53 TCU

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

158,388 mi
Last recorded158,388 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 TCU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 158,388 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded hole in non presscribed area

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear front to rears covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both sills and inner sills and front floors/chassis corrosion and under sealed

slight oil leak

under trays

Pass 11 May 2021 155,886 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer chassis corroded

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded in non presscribed area

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake slight sticking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both sides inner and outer sills corrosion

Fail 11 May 2021 155,886 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer chassis corroded

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded in non presscribed area

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake slight sticking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both sides inner and outer sills corrosion

Pass 21 May 2020 153,524 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer both sills corroded non prescribed area

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake slight sticking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both inner sills and suspension components corrosion

under trays

Fail 19 May 2020 153,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer both sills corroded non prescribed area

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake slight sticking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both inner sills and suspension components corrosion

under trays

Pass 26 Mar 2019 149,891 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded in non prescribed area

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

inner sills and suspension components surface corrosion and sub frame front

under trays

Pass 12 Mar 2018 143,036 miles

Front both sides inner sills corrosion

Nearside Rear Outer sill corrosion in non prescribed area

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

surface corrosion on some brake pipes subframes and suspension componets

under covers

Fail 10 Mar 2018 143,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front both sides inner sills corrosion

Nearside Rear Outer sill corrosion in non prescribed area

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

surface corrosion on some brake pipes subframes and suspension componets

under covers

Pass 25 Mar 2017 134,422 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

some corrosion on brake pipes and suspension componets and sub frame

Fail 25 Mar 2017 134,422 miles

Front Side repeater missing both (1.4.A.2b)

Front registration plate missing and rear (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

some corrosion on brake pipes and suspension componets and sub frame

Pass 24 Nov 2015 131,703 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front brake slight sticking

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

all sub frames corrosion at suspension componets

under trays and sill covers and sills and arches and floors and inner sills corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2014 128,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner sills and suspension componnetts corrosion

near side front and off side front and rear sill corroded

off side rear arch corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2014 128,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner sills and suspension componnetts corrosion

near side front and off side front and rear sill corroded

off side rear arch corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2013 125,009 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

plastic sill covers

sills and arches slight corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2012 121,302 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 117,745 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 113,044 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 107,994 miles

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

very slight noise near side front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Nov 2008 102,181 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 95,001 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 85,982 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 TCU is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AV53 TCU, 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 TCU is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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