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AJ53 LXW

2003 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

143,410 mi
Last recorded143,410 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 LXW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 May 2015 143,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine light on

metal brake lines corroded

play in n/s steering arm

sill covers fitted

underside corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2014 143,346 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

EML illuminated

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

OS and NS tail pipes missing

OSR and NSR wheel arches corroding

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

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

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

Rear tyres worn low on edge and osr starting to go out of shape

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2014 142,843 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 128,973 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)

exhaust tail pipes missing

exhaust tail pipes missing still able to check emissions

Fail 1 May 2012 111,135 miles

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

exhaust rear section in poor condition

Pass 1 May 2012 111,135 miles

exhaust rear section in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2010 88,796 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 88,751 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2009 77,124 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 77,124 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 64,628 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2008 64,628 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 48,315 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 48,315 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AJ53 LXW is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 LXW, 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 LXW registered?

AJ53 LXW is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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