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WR53 RUV

2003 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,371 mi
Last recorded137,371 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 RUV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2019 137,371 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre edge wear

Pass 10 Jan 2018 134,703 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

nearside and offside front tyres close to cords

Fail 8 Jan 2018 134,702 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened due to lack of friction material (3.5.1i)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

nearside and offside front tyres close to cords

Pass 25 Jan 2017 127,865 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 24 Jan 2017 127,863 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort 61 (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort 107 (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both 22" and 18" bosch wiper (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 120,929 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 115,185 miles

front wipers split

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Jan 2014 109,442 miles

Wiper blades deteriorating

offside Steering arm has slight play

Fail 16 Jan 2014 109,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Wiper blades deteriorating

offside Steering arm has slight play

Pass 2 Jan 2013 103,677 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 97,178 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 87,306 miles

All tyres worn close to legal limit.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Dec 2009 75,765 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 65,268 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 52,863 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)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 41,704 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 RUV is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RUV, 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 RUV registered?

WR53 RUV is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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