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WR53 BCE

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

178,700 mi
Last recorded178,700 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 BCE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 178,700 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 178,698 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2013 168,843 miles

Advanced corrosion to inner and outer sills

Advanced corrosion to rear chassis

Advanced corrosion to rear subframe and all suspension components

Body damage o/s/r

Both front tyres wearing unevenly and close to limits

Both outer sills damaged and distorted

Corrosion to brake hose ferules

Corrosion to front subframe and components

Corrosion to rear brake discs

Front number plate damaged

O/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and close to service limits

Various chips on windscreen

Fail 7 Nov 2013 168,445 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Advanced corrosion to inner and outer sills

Advanced corrosion to rear chassis

Advanced corrosion to rear subframe and all suspension components

Body damage o/s/r

Both front tyres wearing unevenly and close to limits

Both outer sills damaged and distorted

Corrosion to brake hose ferules

Corrosion to front subframe and components

Corrosion to rear brake discs

Front number plate damaged

O/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and close to service limits

Various chips on windscreen

Pass 8 Nov 2012 154,254 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 144,487 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 134,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres distorting

Pass 31 Dec 2009 122,809 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 100,014 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 72,539 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 45,624 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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WR53 BCE is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 WR53 BCE, 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 WR53 BCE registered?

WR53 BCE is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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