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AY52 XEO

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

185,442 mi
Last recorded185,442 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 XEO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 185,442 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front and rear inner and outer sills corroding.

both front and rear suspension components corroding.

both front chassis corroding.

both rear brakes binding slightly.

both rear outer wheel arches corroding.

Fail 30 Jul 2011 185,320 miles

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

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

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front and rear inner and outer sills corroding.

both front and rear suspension components corroding.

both front chassis corroding.

both rear brakes binding slightly.

both rear outer wheel arches corroding.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 179,501 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front suspension components corroding.

o/s front brake disc scored.

rear suspenion components corroding.

Fail 28 Jul 2010 179,501 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front suspension components corroding.

o/s front brake disc scored.

rear suspenion components corroding.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 172,764 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cut found in n/s rear tyre tread pattren, not big enough to fail.

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 164,922 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 150,383 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 150,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

nail in o/s rear tyre.

Fail 6 Sep 2006 132,319 miles

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

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

n/s rear brake binding slightly, recommend brake checked.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 132,319 miles

n/s rear brake binding slightly, recommend brake checked.

Pass 9 Dec 2005 122,490 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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AY52 XEO is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AY52 XEO, 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 AY52 XEO registered?

AY52 XEO is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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