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CE03 DMU

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,963 mi
Last recorded150,963 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 DMU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 150,963 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise corrosion to both rear arches

advise corrosion to inner and outer sills

advise corrosion to rear suspension

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 150,961 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise corrosion to both rear arches

advise corrosion to inner and outer sills

advise corrosion to rear suspension

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 143,053 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 132,050 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 131,873 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 126,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2013 126,504 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

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 low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 113,877 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 109,269 miles

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)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 109,269 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 100,950 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 78,221 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 59,169 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 59,169 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 49,680 miles

minor play front wheels

Pass 21 Mar 2006 39,233 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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CE03 DMU is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CE03 DMU, 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 CE03 DMU registered?

CE03 DMU is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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