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CP53 EFN

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,396 mi
Last recorded122,396 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 EFN
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2016 122,396 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 112,503 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 112,472 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 112,344 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 96,525 miles

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

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 88,514 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 85,143 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 85,143 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 81,179 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 Front 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 21 Oct 2011 81,179 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front 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 19 Oct 2010 77,046 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 22 Oct 2009 72,313 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 66,545 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 57,345 miles

Both front tyres are wearing badly on outer edges possible wheel alignment or tyre pressure problem.

Fail 12 Oct 2007 57,345 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres are wearing badly on outer edges possible wheel alignment or tyre pressure problem.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 41,953 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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CP53 EFN is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CP53 EFN, 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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CP53 EFN is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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