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WR53 ZMV

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,160 mi
Last recorded77,160 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 ZMV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 77,160 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 77,160 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 69,032 miles

inner and outer sills corroded

rear wheel aches corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2016 69,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

inner and outer sills corroded

rear wheel aches corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2016 63,839 miles

n/s inner sill corroded

n/s/f outer sill corroded

n/s/r brake pads appear low

o/s inner and outer sills corroded

rear underside and suspension corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2016 63,608 miles

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

n/s inner sill corroded

n/s/f outer sill corroded

n/s/r brake pads appear low

o/s inner and outer sills corroded

rear underside and suspension corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2015 57,040 miles

surface corrosion to both inner sills

Fail 10 Jan 2015 57,040 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

power steeing level on minimum

surface corrosion to both inner sills

traction control light on

Pass 11 Jan 2014 50,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all rear and front suspension corroded

both floor to sills are corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2014 50,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all rear and front suspension corroded

both floor to sills are corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2013 44,713 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 42,912 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

general corrosion to underside

Pass 12 Jan 2011 41,083 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 39,176 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 36,119 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 33,005 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 27,097 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 ZMV is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZMV, 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 ZMV registered?

WR53 ZMV is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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