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ST53 CYJ

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,742 mi
Last recorded106,742 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 CYJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 106,742 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 102,550 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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)

Fail 1 May 2012 102,534 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 92,291 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front and rear brake pads below halfway

both front brake discs showing corrosion

exhaust system showing corrosion

slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

Fail 27 May 2011 92,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front and rear brake pads below halfway

both front brake discs showing corrosion

exhaust system showing corrosion

slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

Fail 26 May 2010 81,069 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre tread worn

nearside rear tyre tread worn

offside front tyre cracked slightly

offside rear brake disc scored slightly

rear wiper split

Pass 26 May 2010 81,069 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front tyre tread worn

nearside rear tyre tread worn

offside front tyre cracked slightly

offside rear brake disc scored slightly

rear wiper split

Pass 29 May 2009 71,556 miles

both front window wipers torn

rear brake pads worn

rear wiper split

Pass 28 May 2008 62,554 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 52,954 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 52,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 49,307 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 CYJ is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CYJ, 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 CYJ registered?

ST53 CYJ is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is ST53 CYJ safe to buy?

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