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AK53 VLW

2003 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,431 mi
Last recorded120,431 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 VLW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 120,431 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 120,431 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 110,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust clamp broken

offside wiperblade starting to split

Fail 16 Nov 2010 110,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

exhaust clamp broken

offside wiperblade starting to split

Pass 10 Nov 2009 98,754 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 88,473 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 62,235 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 61,285 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 31,207 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 VLW is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VLW, 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 VLW registered?

AK53 VLW is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is AK53 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 VLW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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