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AC03 AYU

2003 Mazda 6

Yellow Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

175,053 mi
Last recorded175,053 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 AYU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 175,053 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 174,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working o/s. (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 143,399 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

inner and outer sills soft trhough corrosion

rear brake discs grabbing

Fail 8 Dec 2015 143,399 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

inner and outer sills soft trhough corrosion

rear brake discs grabbing

Pass 10 Dec 2014 111,449 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

mileage has dramaticly changed since first presentation of vehicle. Presumably a replacment ododmeter has been fitted.

rear exhaust deteriorated

vehicle recently heavily undersealed making inspection on body,chassis, brake and suspension components difficult to see

Fail 8 Dec 2014 238,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

vehicle recently heavily undersealed making inspection on body,chassis, brake and suspension components difficult to see

Pass 10 Dec 2013 206,278 miles

Both rear brake discs are corroded

Nearside and offside inner rear sills are corroded, also corrosion to nearside and offside floorpan, not excessive at this time.

Nearside rear brake is slightly binding

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

Plastic Belly tray is insecure

Slight play in nearside and offside rear upper arm inner bushes

Fail 5 Dec 2013 206,278 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Both front tyres are low on tread on inner edges

Both rear brake discs are corroded

Nearside and offside inner rear sills are corroded, also corrosion to nearside and offside floorpan, not excessive at this time.

Nearside rear brake is slightly binding

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

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

Plastic Belly tray is insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2012 177,070 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

floor and outer sills slightly corroded

small chip on windscreen

Pass 8 Dec 2011 147,755 miles

All 4 brakes are slightly binding

Nearside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge

Offside rear tyre is low on the inner edge

Fail 7 Dec 2011 147,755 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

All 4 brakes are slightly binding

Nearside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge

Offside rear tyre is low on the inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2010 129,419 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 112,366 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 112,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake pads approx 70 % worn

Pass 28 Nov 2008 94,577 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)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 78,686 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 78,686 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 61,321 miles

All four tyres low on tread

Pass 28 Nov 2005 38,183 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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AC03 AYU is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Yellow with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AC03 AYU, 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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AC03 AYU is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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