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AF03 UVW

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,795 mi
Last recorded157,795 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 UVW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 157,795 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 157,795 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 157,173 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 145,406 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 134,790 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 117,766 miles

All tyres shoulder wear

Chip on windscreen offside lower area

Front nearside tyre heavy outer shoulder wear

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil wetness on offside of engine under tray

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear discs slightly pitted

Slight black smoke on acceleration after idling

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 117,766 miles

All tyres shoulder wear

Chip on windscreen offside lower area

Front nearside tyre heavy outer shoulder wear

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil wetness on offside of engine under tray

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear discs slightly pitted

Slight black smoke on acceleration after idling

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 108,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2009 95,235 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 95,235 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 81,133 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 70,561 miles

Both front tyres worn on both edges

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 49,492 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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AF03 UVW is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AF03 UVW, 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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AF03 UVW is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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