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AO03 HYV

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,928 mi
Last recorded113,928 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 HYV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 113,928 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 107,903 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface corrosion and wear on brake discs

Pass 9 May 2012 102,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 94,854 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 83,000 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 83,000 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 73,059 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear shock absorber has been supposed to been change with second hand shock absorber at time of retest.

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges but not below legal limit.205/55r16v.

passenger sunvisor will not stay up.

Fail 6 May 2009 73,058 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges but not below legal limit.205/55r16v.

passenger sunvisor will not stay up.

Pass 9 Jan 2009 71,588 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 64,315 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2007 57,369 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 57,369 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2006 48,450 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 48,450 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HYV is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HYV, 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 HYV registered?

AO03 HYV is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AO03 HYV safe to buy?

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