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AX53 GVL

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,632 mi
Last recorded153,632 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 GVL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 153,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear body damage

Offside Rear light lens broken

Rear slight brake judder and near side rear brake slight sticking

sill covers and under trays and slight blow exhaust and corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2015 153,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.5mm legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear body damage

Offside Rear light lens broken

Rear slight brake judder and near side rear brake slight sticking

sill covers and under trays and slight blow exhaust and corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2014 135,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust joints and suspension retaining washers are corroding away

off side rear wheel arch is repaired by filler

outer sill covers

slight corrosion on sills and inner sills and suspension componnetts

Fail 10 Dec 2014 135,900 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

exhaust joints and suspension retaining washers are corroding away

off side rear wheel arch is repaired by filler

Pass 30 Dec 2013 134,546 miles

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

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2013 134,546 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2012 131,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2012 131,656 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2011 128,315 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 128,315 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 118,417 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 21 Dec 2009 108,176 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 108,176 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)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 97,435 miles

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

bulb out on high level brake light

front brake pipes secured by cable ties

Pass 30 Jan 2008 84,370 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 70,608 miles

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

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

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

cut on inner sidewall n/s/r tyre

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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AX53 GVL is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AX53 GVL, 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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AX53 GVL is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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