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WR53 OAU

2003 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,234 mi
Last recorded76,234 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 OAU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 76,234 miles

Offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 21 Nov 2016 76,234 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2015 74,111 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 74,111 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 70,003 miles

NSR tyre has a cut in outter sidewall but is not deep enough to reach the cords

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 20 Nov 2014 69,953 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

NSR tyre has a cut in outter sidewall but is not deep enough to reach the cords

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2013 64,913 miles

n/s/r tyre has uneven tread wear

Fail 14 Nov 2013 64,849 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

n/s/r tyre has uneven tread wear

Pass 24 Nov 2012 59,672 miles

knock from steering

Pass 21 Nov 2011 53,937 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 47,557 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 47,550 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 41,255 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 41,115 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 34,468 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 27,976 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 20,991 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 OAU is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WR53 OAU, 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 OAU registered?

WR53 OAU is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is WR53 OAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR53 OAU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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