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VE53 AVT

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,556 mi
Last recorded161,556 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 AVT
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 161,556 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 161,553 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 21 Jul 2013 152,823 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 147,355 miles

brake fluid getting low but no leakes found ??

front balljoint gators covered with sealer ??

o.s. handbrake effort uneven ??

Pass 21 Feb 2011 134,869 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 115,275 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 115,275 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 88,260 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 88,248 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 62,051 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 38,399 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 38,399 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear bumper damaged at o/s

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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VE53 AVT is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VE53 AVT, 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 VE53 AVT registered?

VE53 AVT is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is VE53 AVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 AVT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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