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AO03 FVV

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,271 mi
Last recorded131,271 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 FVV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 131,271 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/r wheel slightly binding.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 125,828 miles

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

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

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

Slight corrosion to nearside and offside inner sill areas

Slight corrosion to rear suspension parts

Fail 3 Aug 2012 125,686 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 116,088 miles

both front b/joint boot splites

Pass 5 Aug 2010 110,339 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 110,339 miles

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

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

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 104,778 miles

rear brake pads wearing low and some corrosion on discs

Fail 27 Nov 2009 104,767 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads wearing low and some corrosion on discs

Pass 4 Nov 2008 95,795 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 95,795 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 90,949 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 85,720 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 78,630 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 FVV is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FVV, 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 FVV registered?

AO03 FVV is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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