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AF53 TPU

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,381 mi
Last recorded144,381 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 TPU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 144,381 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 144,381 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 124,125 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust clamp and hangers are corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 115,508 miles

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

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

boot release handle poor operation/sticky

both inner and outer sills corroded

both rear arches slightly corroded

both rear sills dented

handbrake lever travel slight high

n/s/f brake lag-20%

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight knock on steering column

slight play in steering rack mount bushes

windscreen chipped

Fail 26 Mar 2015 115,508 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brakes noisy

boot release handle poor operation/sticky

both inner and outer sills corroded

both rear arches slightly corroded

both rear sills dented

n/s/f brake lag-24%

n/s/r handbrake lever (caliper) siezed

o/s/r brake pads slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight bind o/s/f brake

slight knock on steering column

slight play in steering rack mount bushes

windscreen chipped

Pass 8 Apr 2014 105,182 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 105,176 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 95,914 miles

Exhausts rear boxes hangging bracket broken off box

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 88,051 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 88,044 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 80,829 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 80,829 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 68,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 54,652 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 38,984 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 23,285 miles

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

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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AF53 TPU is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AF53 TPU, 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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AF53 TPU is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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