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AK53 VLH

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

70,817 mi
Last recorded70,817 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 VLH
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 70,817 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear & rear suspension components flaking /corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers / skirts fitted

underside of vehicle flaking & muddy

Fail 1 May 2019 70,797 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear & rear suspension components flaking /corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers / skirts fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2018 68,331 miles

Nearside Rear worn inside edges

Offside Front wiperblade deteriorated

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2018 68,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear worn inside edges

Offside Front wiperblade deteriorated

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2017 65,342 miles

Front subframe corroded

Rear subframe corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

suspension components generally corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2017 65,342 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

Rear subframe corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

suspension components generally corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 58,998 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)

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

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

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

Offside Rear metal in tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2016 58,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt frount bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint frount arm (2.5.A.1c)

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)

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

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

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

Offside Rear metal in tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2015 49,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front sub frame corrosion starting

n/s & o/s inner sills plastic covers

Fail 1 Apr 2015 49,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front sub frame corrosion starting

n/s & o/s inner sills plastic covers

Pass 15 Nov 2013 40,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 15 Nov 2013 40,749 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside 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 front tyre valves deteriorated

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Oct 2012 31,043 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 22,291 miles

Slight bind nearside rear and offside front brakes

Pass 24 Sep 2010 20,852 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 18,991 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 17,405 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 15,656 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 12,505 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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AK53 VLH is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AK53 VLH, 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 AK53 VLH registered?

AK53 VLH is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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