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XE52 AKF

2003 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

200,232 mi
Last recorded200,232 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXE52 AKF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 200,232 miles

sills arches corroded weak, sills to floors floors all corroded , general corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2015 200,216 miles

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

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

sills arches corroded weak, sills to floors floors all corroded , general corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 190,378 miles

sills, arches , sill to floor , facing / closing floors all corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2014 190,253 miles

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

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

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

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

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

sills, arches , sill to floor , facing / closing floors all corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 178,344 miles

both rear arches corroded, both sills corroded covers fitted

Fail 28 May 2013 177,789 miles

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

both rear arches corroded to excess

both sills corroded,covers fitted

n/s/r sill corroded

Pass 21 May 2012 164,238 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 155,734 miles

n/s/r arch rusty

o/s/r arch very rusty

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 3 Jun 2010 141,901 miles

Both rear facing panels corroded

Both sill to floors corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 141,887 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear facing panels corroded

Both sill to floors corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 120,957 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 66,402 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 66,402 miles

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

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

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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XE52 AKF is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XE52 AKF, 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 XE52 AKF registered?

XE52 AKF is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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