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CU53 VFE

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

134,422 mi
Last recorded134,422 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 134,422 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 123,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front and rear sub frame corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2014 123,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front and rear sub frame corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 116,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion starting on both rear wheel arches

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2012 109,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2011 102,665 miles

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

front brake disc pitted

rear brake disc pitted

Pass 19 Aug 2010 92,918 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)

rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 83,273 miles

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

brake pipe over cover and p/tank not visible

Pass 4 Aug 2008 72,543 miles

both inner seals have early stages of surface rust

n/s wiper blade splitting

o/s/r tyre cut close to cord

unable to see brake pipes above fuel tank

Pass 9 Aug 2007 53,670 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 43,553 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VFE is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VFE, 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 VFE registered?

CU53 VFE is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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