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AJ53 UBC

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,841 mi
Last recorded101,841 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 UBC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2020 101,841 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2019 90,521 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear wheel arches have slight corosion

both sill panels have slight corosion inner and outer

Pass 17 Jan 2018 90,440 miles

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

both rear wheel arches have slight corosion

inner and outer sill panels have slight corosion both sides

Fail 15 Jan 2018 90,439 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front of (2.5.B.1a)

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

both rear wheel arches have slight corosion

inner and outer sill panels have slight corosion both sides

Pass 20 Dec 2016 90,164 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately both sides mounting to strut leg only cable strapped. (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner tyre inner side wall has been run flat & worn

Offside Rear Upper exhaust silencer bracket rusted off

Pass 19 Jan 2016 87,010 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 78,010 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 80,995 miles

cut in o/s/r tyre outer wall

front disc slightly worn

Fail 12 Dec 2014 80,995 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

cut in o/s/r tyre outer wall

front disc slightly worn

Pass 30 Dec 2013 75,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front brake hose bracket corroded and been tie on with cable ties

deep cut on n/s/f tyre outer wall

front disc slightly worn

rear exhaust box bracket corroded and loose

rear wiper blade sslightly split

Fail 27 Dec 2013 75,210 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front brake hose bracket corroded and been tie on with cable ties

deep cut on n/s/f tyre outer wall

front disc slightly worn

rear exhaust box bracket corroded and loose

rear wiper blade sslightly split

Pass 8 Dec 2012 68,455 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 68,454 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 68,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 61,438 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 61,433 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

nsr seatbelt and mechanism not checked baby seat is in position

suspect slight knocking noise from steering rack

Pass 15 Oct 2010 53,300 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 50,566 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 43,792 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 38,468 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 31,291 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)

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 UBC is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver 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 UBC, 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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AJ53 UBC is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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