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WM52 FSL

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,844 mi
Last recorded119,844 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM52 FSL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 119,844 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2019 114,106 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 106,165 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside tyres 2.2mm and sidewall slight cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear wheel arch slight corrosion

both inner cills slight corrosion

general under body corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2017 98,328 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

underbody has slight surface corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2017 98,328 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both nearside and offside (1.8)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

underbody has slight surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2016 93,468 miles

Exhaust system is very rusty

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on inside edge and deteriorate in the tread

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to wear on inside edge and deteriorate in the tread

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 93,365 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust system is very rusty

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on inside edge and deteriorate in the tread

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to wear on inside edge and deteriorate in the tread

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 86,003 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 85,798 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 77,764 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 77,764 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 72,516 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 66,043 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 66,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 59,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

centre brake light bulb not working

nearside front windscreen washers poor

Pass 7 Jul 2011 59,944 miles

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

centre brake light bulb not working

nearside front windscreen washers poor

Fail 24 Jun 2010 53,918 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 53,918 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 48,723 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 42,733 miles

corrosion on both rear wheel arches

Fail 1 Jul 2008 42,733 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

corrosion on both rear wheel arches

Pass 5 Jul 2007 35,740 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 32,634 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 May 2006 27,899 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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WM52 FSL is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WM52 FSL, 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 WM52 FSL registered?

WM52 FSL is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is WM52 FSL safe to buy?

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