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AY03 SHJ

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,784 mi
Last recorded72,784 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 SHJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 72,784 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 72,784 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 60,682 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 60,682 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 44,316 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 38,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 38,341 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 33,120 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 28,007 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 25,126 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 25,126 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 19,273 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 14,720 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 14,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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AY03 SHJ is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AY03 SHJ, 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 AY03 SHJ registered?

AY03 SHJ is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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The MOT history for AY03 SHJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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