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VE53 JFO

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,035 mi
Last recorded111,035 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 JFO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 111,035 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 110,992 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear brake callipers damp, no signs of leaks

corrosion to inner / outer sills, rear wheel arches

Pass 16 Dec 2015 92,514 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 84,957 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 78,052 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 77,990 miles

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION ARMS HAVE BEEN CONSIDERED VERY CORRODED,HOWEVER NOT POSSIBLE TO CONFIRM HAVING BEEN "WEAKENED" AT PRESENT,IN MY OPINION I WOULD CONSIDER REPLACEMENT/MONITOR

much surface corrosion,sills,exhaust,arches,underbody general

rear exhaust mounting corroded through/very weak

Fail 13 Nov 2013 77,990 miles

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION ARMS HAVE BEEN CONSIDERED VERY CORRODED,HOWEVER NOT POSSIBLE TO CONFIRM HAVING BEEN "WEAKENED" AT PRESENT,IN MY OPINION I WOULD CONSIDER REPLACEMENT/MONITOR

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

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

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

much surface corrosion,sills,exhaust,arches,underbody general

rear exhaust mounting corroded through/very weak

Pass 30 Nov 2012 71,323 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Has small cracked on N/S/R tyre

N/S/F damper bushed is missing

N/S/F tyre slightly worn on both edges and has a small cut on outer sidewall

O/S/F damper bushed is loose

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Small noise/play on steering wheel area

Some parts of exhaust system bit of corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2012 71,323 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Has small cracked on N/S/R tyre

N/S/F damper bushed is missing

N/S/F tyre slightly worn on both edges and has a small cut on outer sidewall

O/S/F damper bushed is loose

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Small noise/play on steering wheel area

Some parts of exhaust system bit of corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2011 64,439 miles

Both inner sills slightly corroded

Covers impede parts of the inspection

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

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

Small play on steering wheel

Vehicle is generally rusty

Pass 22 Nov 2011 64,439 miles

Both inner sills slightly corroded

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Small play on steering wheel

Vehicle is generally rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2010 57,724 miles

Both front and rear tyres worn almost devoid of visable tread on both edges

Both front headlamp aims are on limits

O/S/F seat belt ctalk bottom bracket slight loose

Pass 23 Nov 2009 49,881 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside rear and nearside rear tyre tread depths getting low on edges.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 39,563 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 30,017 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 20,438 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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VE53 JFO is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JFO, 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 JFO registered?

VE53 JFO is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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