MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,857 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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)
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)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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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.
Is AK53 VLX safe to buy?
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