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CE03 DWU

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

111,029 mi
Last recorded111,029 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 DWU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 111,029 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 108,130 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 108,130 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 104,238 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside sun visor loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2021 101,697 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 101,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 100,488 miles

Nearside Front back plate heavily corroded and rubbing on brake disc

Nearside Rear Inner sill rusted

Nearside parking brake low effort

Nearside sun visor loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2020 100,488 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front back plate heavily corroded and rubbing on brake disc

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside parking brake low effort

Nearside sun visor loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension components corroded

engine cover fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2020 100,488 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front back plate heavily corroded and rubbing on brake disc

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside parking brake low effort

Nearside sun visor loose

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension components corroded

engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2019 98,086 miles

whole under body corroded and running gear

Fail 1 Nov 2019 98,083 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

whole under body corroded and running gear

Pass 31 Oct 2018 96,191 miles

Nearside sunvisor loose

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2018 96,191 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside sunvisor loose

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2017 94,008 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside sun visor loose

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2017 94,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall damaged

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2016 91,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside sun visor floppy

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2016 91,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside sun visor floppy

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2015 86,921 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 86,921 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 81,751 miles

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

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

wipers leave slight smear on windscreen

Pass 31 Oct 2013 74,003 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken.

Pass 22 Oct 2012 68,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/s reflector loose. Rear exhaust mount broken.

Fail 13 Oct 2012 68,871 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/s reflector loose. Rear exhaust mount broken.

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 65,190 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 65,147 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2010 57,992 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 51,798 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 51,798 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 45,032 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 45,032 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight play in steering

Pass 25 Oct 2007 37,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2006 29,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sticker on front windscreen

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 DWU is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 DWU, 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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CE03 DWU is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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