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CK53 VCO

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

167,198 mi
Last recorded167,198 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 VCO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2016 167,198 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint broken (2.4.G.2)

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

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

high level brake light out

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2015 162,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion to both outer/inner sills and all suspension components corroded

oil leaks

sump bung leaking

Fail 30 Nov 2015 162,145 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion to both outer/inner sills and all suspension components corroded

oil leaks

sump bung leaking

Pass 5 Nov 2014 156,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 156,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 140,204 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 139,710 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 122,299 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 122,299 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 107,451 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 107,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 107,339 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 87,563 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 74,190 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 73,991 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 62,649 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Oct 2007 51,011 miles

slight play in steering column

Pass 11 Nov 2006 39,273 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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CK53 VCO is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CK53 VCO, 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 CK53 VCO registered?

CK53 VCO is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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