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VE52 JVC

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

152,067 mi
Last recorded152,067 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 JVC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2017 152,067 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear arches rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2016 145,368 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear arches corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2016 145,366 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear arches corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2015 142,108 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ball joint on o/s/f squeeking when locking over

Pass 25 Jun 2015 142,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ball joint on o/s/f squeeking when locking over

Pass 29 May 2014 140,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box hanger snapped

n/s/rear brake bineding

tail gate (boot) resistors inop

Fail 29 May 2014 140,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box hanger snapped

n/s/rear brake bineding

tail gate (boot) resistors inop

Pass 25 Apr 2013 134,542 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 134,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 125,942 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 121,337 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 121,148 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 114,658 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 105,619 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 98,070 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 98,070 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 91,701 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 83,756 miles

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

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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VE52 JVC is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VE52 JVC, 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 VE52 JVC registered?

VE52 JVC is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is VE52 JVC safe to buy?

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