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CV53 TZC

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,399 mi
Last recorded110,399 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 TZC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 110,399 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 110,399 miles

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion both rear arches corroded (6.1.C.1)

Wheel nut(s) missing one nut from each wheel missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 May 2016 100,725 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

engine under cover hideing componants

Fail 3 May 2016 100,710 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill rusty and holed under plastic moulding (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed under plastic moulding (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

engine under cover hideing componants

Pass 9 Oct 2014 91,078 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 91,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 82,949 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

surface rust on all suspension units and underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Sep 2013 82,949 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

surface rust on all suspension units and underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Sep 2012 75,193 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 67,602 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 63,905 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 59,954 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 59,952 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 54,857 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 48,672 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 36,610 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)

Unable to inspect rear inner wings due to plastic covers.

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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CV53 TZC is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 CV53 TZC, 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 CV53 TZC registered?

CV53 TZC is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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