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CU53 MLZ

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,644 mi
Last recorded131,644 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 MLZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 131,644 miles

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 31 Jul 2014 124,825 miles

All rear suspension corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Osr arch corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2014 124,825 miles

All rear suspension corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Osr arch corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 113,095 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Osr arch corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2013 113,095 miles

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

All rear suspension components corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Osr arch corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 100,333 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 86,721 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Osf washer jet poor ouput

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 86,719 miles

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

All rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Osf washer jet poor ouput

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 63,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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 Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 51,785 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 51,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 41,184 miles

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2007 30,757 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 20,563 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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CU53 MLZ is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CU53 MLZ, 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 CU53 MLZ registered?

CU53 MLZ is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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