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AX03 CVG

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

70,239 mi
Last recorded70,239 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 CVG
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 70,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

corrosion has formed on the rear suspension components.

offside front lower track control arm ball joint dust cover aged ,becoming deteriorated.

rear tailgate struts are weak ,advise attention

surface corrosion has formed on the front sub frame.

Fail 19 Mar 2021 70,309 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion has formed along the offside and nearside inner sills

corrosion has formed on rear suspension components

corrosion has formed on the front sub frame

offside front lower track control arm ball joint dust cover becoming deteriorated

rear tailgate struts weak, advise replacement

Pass 12 Mar 2020 70,259 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

corrosion forming on the outer sills offside and nearside rear.

corrosion has formed along the offside and nearside inner sills.

corrosion has formed on the front sub frame assembly.

corrosion has formed on the rear suspension components.

offside front lower track control arm ball joint dust cover becoming deteriorated.

rear tailgate support struts are weak.

unable to clearly view the rear brake pads with wheels in place.

Fail 11 Mar 2020 70,258 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

corrosion has formed along the offside and nearside inner sills.

corrosion has formed on the front sub frame assembly.

corrosion has formed on the rear suspension components.

offside front lower track control arm ball joint dust cover becoming deteriorated.

rear tailgate support struts are weak.

rear wiper blade missing.

rear wiper blade missing.

unable to clearly view the rear brake pads with wheels in place.

Pass 16 Mar 2019 69,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

dust cover slightly deteriorated at offside front lower suspension arm ball-joint

engine oil level low prior to start of test

general corrosion at underside of vehicle

limited travel at nearside rear parking brake calliper/ mechanism

nearside rear sill panel corroded

offside rear sill panel corroded

rear tailgate support struts weak

rear windscreen wiper blade missing

under engine panel fitted

water ingress at boot space

Fail 16 Mar 2019 69,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

dust cover slightly deteriorated at offside front lower suspension arm ball-joint

engine oil level low prior to start of test

general corrosion at underside of vehicle

limited travel at nearside rear parking brake calliper/ mechanism

nearside rear sill panel corroded

offside rear sill panel corroded

rear tailgate support struts weak

rear windscreen wiper blade missing

under engine panel fitted

water ingress at boot space

Pass 7 Feb 2018 69,413 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

engine bay covers fitted obscuring view to some components

nail at nearside front outer tyre tread

nearside front and nearside rear tyre pressures low prior to start of test

nearside handbrake mechanism movement limited in operation

nearside rear sill corroded

outer sill covers fitted obscuring view to outer sills

radial cracking developing at the inner sidewall of the nearside front tyre.

rear number plate stained/ deteriorated

rear windscreen wiper blade missing

under body panels fitted obscuring view to some components

water ingress at spare wheel well area

rear tailgate struts weak

Fail 7 Feb 2018 69,413 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

engine bay covers fitted obscuring view to some components

nail at nearside front outer tyre tread

nearside front and nearside rear tyre pressures low prior to start of test

nearside handbrake mechanism movement limited in operation

nearside rear sill corroded

outer sill covers fitted obscuring view to outer sills

radial cracking developing at the inner sidewall of the nearside front tyre.

rear number plate stained/ deteriorated

rear windscreen wiper blade missing

under body panels fitted obscuring view to some components

water ingress at spare wheel well area

rear tailgate struts weak

Pass 20 Mar 2017 68,733 miles

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

corrosion forming on the offside and nearside rear inner sills.

rear registration plate becoming deteriorated.

rear tailgate struts are weak.

Fail 11 Feb 2017 68,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion formed at offside and nearside rear inner sill panels

engine oil below minimum level, prior to start of test

offside front side lamp bulb dim

offside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

rear boot struts are weak

rear number plate beginning to deteriorate

rear windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2016 67,694 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Front wiper blades beginning to deteriorate

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion forming on rear outer wheel arches

cover fitted under vehicle obscuring view of some components

engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 30 Jan 2016 67,683 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Engine management light illuminated

Front wiper blades beginning to deteriorate

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion forming on rear outer wheel arches

cover fitted under vehicle obscuring view of some components

engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread, advise replacement

Pass 23 Jan 2015 67,272 miles

Advise water in spare wheel bay.

Both rear tyres are worn on the inner tread.

Corosion forming on the offside rear outer sill/wheel arch .

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner and outer tread.

Noise apparent from the offside front of engine bay.

The front ball joint dust cover is deterioated on the offside front lower track control arm. .

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2015 67,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Advise water in spare wheel bay.

Both rear tyres are worn on the inner tread.

Corosion forming on the offside rear outer sill/wheel arch .

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner and outer tread.

Noise apparent from the offside front of engine bay.

The front ball joint dust cover is deterioated on the offside front lower track control arm. .

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2014 65,262 miles

Brake fluid in reservoir close to minimum level.

Corosion is starting to form on the offside and nearside rear inner sills.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside and nearside front tyres are wearing on the inner and outer tread.

Some outer sidewall damage at the nearside front and offside rear tyres.

The offside front ,lower track control arm.front ball joint gaiter starting to deteriorate.

Tyre pressures very low prior to test,front inner sidewalls marked due to this,Rectified.

Unable to clearly see the front brake pads with the wheels in position.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 65,262 miles

Brake fluid in reservoir close to minimum level.

Corosion is starting to form on the offside and nearside rear inner sills.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside and nearside front tyres are wearing on the inner and outer tread.

Some outer sidewall damage at the nearside front and offside rear tyres.

The offside front ,lower track control arm.front ball joint gaiter starting to deteriorate.

Tyre pressures very low prior to test,front inner sidewalls marked due to this,Rectified.

Unable to clearly see the front brake pads with the wheels in position.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 62,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil below minimum level prior to test.Now rectified.

Intermittent engine noise heard prior to engine oil top up (2 ltrs).

Rear tyres worn on inner tread.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2012 58,182 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 58,181 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 52,446 miles

Offside front suspension lower ball joint gaiter is split.

Rear brake pads are very worn.

Rear tyres are worn bald at inner shoulders.

Fail 24 Jun 2010 52,446 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front suspension lower ball joint gaiter is split.

Rear brake pads are very worn.

Rear tyres are worn bald at inner shoulders.

Fail 24 Jun 2009 47,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear tyres are worn out of shape and almost bald at inner shoulders.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 47,913 miles

Rear tyres are worn out of shape and almost bald at inner shoulders.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 40,882 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 40,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 33,492 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 26,466 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2006 26,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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AX03 CVG is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 AX03 CVG, 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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AX03 CVG is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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