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ST53 CUW

2003 Mazda 6

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,490 mi
Last recorded119,490 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 CUW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 119,490 miles

accident damage to o/s/r

corrosion to both outer sills

n/s/r inner sill heavilly undersealed over repair

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm min. limit and requires changing

Pass 10 Dec 2014 99,708 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2014 99,681 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2013 81,270 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both inner sills corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2012 69,578 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 69,501 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 65,562 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 65,559 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

front discs pitted

Pass 6 Jan 2011 60,916 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 55,241 miles

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

drivers beam aim control set at level 2 and headlamp aim is fine

Pass 7 Jan 2009 48,241 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 40,314 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 40,237 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 30,017 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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ST53 CUW is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel 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 ST53 CUW, 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 ST53 CUW registered?

ST53 CUW is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 4 November 2003.

Is ST53 CUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 CUW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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