MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,885 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill panels and inner wheel arch panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
damage to o/s rear
wipers smeary
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
damage to o/s rear
wipers smeary
damage to o/s rear
item removed prior to test
o/s wiper smeary
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
damage to o/s rear
item removed prior to test
o/s wiper smeary
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f and o/s/r tyres deteriorated
rear wheel arches corroded
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f and o/s/r tyres deteriorated
rear wheel arches corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front and n/s/r tyres wearing low
o/s/r brake pads worn to 1.5mm minimum thickness
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front no plate damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AK53 VLY is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 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 VLY, 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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AK53 VLY is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 23 October 2003.
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