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AK53 VLM

2003 Mazda 6

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,802 mi
Last recorded130,802 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 VLM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 130,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/front wiperblade splitting

n/s/rear wheelbearing noisy

o/s/rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 4 May 2011 130,802 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/front wiperblade splitting

n/s/rear wheelbearing noisy

o/s/rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 May 2010 117,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front registration plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2009 106,437 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 86,310 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 59,534 miles

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

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

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 VLM is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VLM, 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 VLM registered?

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

Is AK53 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 VLM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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