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AK53 VLL

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,125 mi
Last recorded156,125 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 VLL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 156,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 154,021 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear arch slight rust ns & os

Pass 30 Jan 2013 154,021 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear arch slight rust ns & os

Pass 11 Jan 2012 147,231 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 136,695 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 136,564 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 123,695 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 109,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 94,968 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 78,905 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 VLL is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK53 VLL, 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 VLL registered?

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

Is AK53 VLL safe to buy?

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