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AO03 ELV

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,305 mi
Last recorded153,305 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 ELV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 153,305 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 153,289 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 148,512 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 144,442 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 144,442 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 132,685 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough possible rack issue (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 132,685 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough possible rack issue (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 118,121 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 107,572 miles

rear brake imbalence high.

Fail 31 Mar 2014 107,571 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 96,439 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 96,439 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 81,330 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)

engine has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

front number plate starting to delaminate

off side front wiper split

rear exhaust braket broken

Pass 2 Nov 2010 77,781 miles

front no.plate detiriorating

Pass 17 Nov 2009 74,106 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 74,106 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 70,100 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 70,100 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 65,081 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 56,441 miles

Nearside rear and both front tyres are cracked in treads.

Pass 14 Mar 2006 42,542 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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AO03 ELV 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 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 ELV, 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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AO03 ELV is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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