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AK53 VLX

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,857 mi
Last recorded121,857 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 121,857 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sill panels corroded small holes (2.4.A.3)

offside front outer sill panel small hole / sills covered with plastic trims

oil level low / topped up (oil leak)

suspension & underbody components corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2015 121,857 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brakes slightly tight

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sill panels corroded small holes (2.4.A.3)

offside front outer sill panel small hole / sills covered with plastic trims

oil level low / topped up (oil leak)

suspension & underbody components corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 114,520 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 114,520 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 108,881 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 101,361 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 93,591 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 93,591 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 85,942 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 78,109 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 72,600 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 72,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 67,610 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 VLX 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 69.2%.

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 VLX, 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 VLX registered?

AK53 VLX is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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