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AJ53 LXU

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

76,403 mi
Last recorded76,403 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 LXU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2019 76,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2018 75,767 miles

front suspension ball joint gaiters perished

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limits o/s/f tyre worn 2mm

rear exhaust bracket broken underside of car corroded brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2018 75,767 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

front suspension ball joint gaiters perished

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limits o/s/f tyre worn 2mm

rear exhaust bracket broken underside of car corroded brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2017 74,106 miles

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

brake pips corroded

front tyres worn 2mm

Fail 18 Dec 2017 74,103 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brake pips corroded

front tyres worn 2mm

Pass 15 Dec 2016 71,666 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroding

front tyres wearing close to 2mm

surface corrosion on underside of car

Fail 15 Dec 2016 71,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes corroding

front tyres wearing close to 2mm

surface corrosion on underside of car

Pass 14 Dec 2015 67,813 miles

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

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

all visible brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2015 67,813 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all visible brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2014 64,095 miles

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 60,668 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underbody of vehicle corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2013 60,668 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underbody of vehicle corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2012 57,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 57,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Nov 2011 55,157 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 52,944 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 50,959 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)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 48,806 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 42,614 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 42,614 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 32,701 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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AJ53 LXU is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AJ53 LXU, 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 AJ53 LXU registered?

AJ53 LXU is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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