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AK53 VLN

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,315 mi
Last recorded157,315 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 157,315 miles

all tyre,s cutting out on inner edge,s

Pass 21 Oct 2013 151,114 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 145,653 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2011 138,147 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 134,767 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 134,765 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 128,370 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 115,841 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 115,841 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 101,297 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyers wearing slighty on inside and outside edges

Fail 23 Oct 2008 101,297 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyers wearing slighty on inside and outside edges

Pass 25 Oct 2007 83,725 miles

n/s/r tyre has a cut on its tyre tread with cords showing, but within the requirements of 25mm or 10% of the section width.

Pass 25 Oct 2006 64,572 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 VLN is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VLN, 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 VLN registered?

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

Is AK53 VLN safe to buy?

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