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AO03 FVK

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,454 mi
Last recorded124,454 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 FVK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2022 124,454 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill & underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill & underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill & underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill & underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various underbody & remainder of nearside sill + cannot fully see! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside park brake efficiency very low!

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various underbody & remainder of nearside sill + cannot fully see! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 121,965 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 121,965 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 119,312 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 119,312 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 115,799 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 111,628 miles

n/s rear sill has damage due to being jacked up

Fail 14 Feb 2018 111,628 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s rear sill has damage due to being jacked up

Pass 10 Mar 2017 106,908 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 102,084 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 102,084 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp corroded (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 96,964 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 96,964 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 91,976 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 86,198 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 79,416 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 71,807 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 65,037 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 58,638 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 53,505 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 40,306 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 35,920 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 FVK is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FVK, 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 FVK registered?

AO03 FVK is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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