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AO03 AVF

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,637 mi
Last recorded143,637 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 AVF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2016 143,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outriger (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outriger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 130,176 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to under floor areas and inner sills

Fail 16 Feb 2015 130,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to under floor areas and inner sills

n/s rear tyre wear inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2014 112,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

all floor, sills, and both subframes corroded advise clean and treat

rear exhaust hanger broken but still adequately supported

Pass 12 Mar 2014 112,271 miles

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

all floor, sills, and both subframes corroded advise clean and treat

rear exhaust hanger broken but still adequately supported

Fail 5 Mar 2014 11,853 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil level low 1 ltr added

Pass 2 Feb 2013 88,276 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 88,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 67,765 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 61,809 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 54,313 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight brake inbalance on front

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and on components sills etc

Pass 27 Feb 2009 44,784 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 30,101 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 21,265 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 14,292 miles

inner faces of front brake discs starting to corrode.

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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AO03 AVF is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO03 AVF, 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 AO03 AVF registered?

AO03 AVF is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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