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AX03 HXS

2003 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

74,311 mi
Last recorded74,311 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 HXS
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2016 74,311 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing snapped (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion offside front wheel arch

Pass 26 Jun 2015 69,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions warning light illuminated on dash

front bumper damaged

n/s/f tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner and outer edges

Fail 24 Jun 2015 69,612 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions warning light illuminated on dash

front bumper damaged

n/s/f tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner and outer edges

Pass 25 Jun 2014 64,325 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 64,325 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 58,793 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 58,793 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 54,367 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 54,367 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 27 Jun 2011 50,411 miles

Battery insecure

Cat rattling

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2011 50,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Cat rattling

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2010 46,877 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 42,892 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2009 42,892 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 38,242 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre wall poor

offside wiper poor

washers poor

Fail 23 Jun 2008 38,242 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre wall poor

offside wiper poor

washers poor

Pass 29 Jun 2007 31,913 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 25,122 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 25,085 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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AX03 HXS is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 AX03 HXS, 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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AX03 HXS is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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