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AV53 DZU

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

175,802 mi
Last recorded175,802 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 DZU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2013 175,802 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s rear tyre cracking & cut in tread,n/s rear tyre worn inside & outside edge,rear brake pipes corroded,rear drop links boots cracking ,chassis & floor corroded,

Pass 30 Oct 2012 166,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs corroded

exhaust system corroded

long handbrake travel

Fail 30 Oct 2012 166,476 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs corroded

exhaust system corroded

long handbrake travel

Pass 11 Nov 2011 157,046 miles

both sills & rear archs corroded.

Fail 11 Nov 2011 157,046 miles

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

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

both sills & rear archs corroded.

Fail 2 Nov 2010 146,038 miles

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

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

nearside /offside front tyres worn unevenly,n/s/front fog lamp inop.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 146,038 miles

nearside /offside front tyres worn unevenly,n/s/front fog lamp inop.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 134,191 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 120,527 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 120,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 110,021 miles

Both front lower tie bar rear mounting bushes becoming worn

Nearside rear tyre side wall cut(not to cords)

Slight play to steering mechanism

Slight play to top steering columb bush

Fail 16 Nov 2007 109,888 miles

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

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

Both front lower tie bar rear mounting bushes becoming worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre side wall cut(not to cords)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play to steering mechanism

Slight play to top steering columb bush

Pass 1 Nov 2006 99,592 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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AV53 DZU is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AV53 DZU, 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 AV53 DZU registered?

AV53 DZU is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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