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VE53 JFV

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,863 mi
Last recorded121,863 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 JFV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 121,863 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside washer jet blocked

traction control and engine management lights on

Fail 1 Jul 2014 121,812 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside washer jet blocked

traction control and engine management lights on

Pass 29 Aug 2013 116,173 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 116,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 108,212 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 108,209 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 100,280 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 100,280 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 93,248 miles

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

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

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

nearside wiper splitting

Pass 20 Aug 2009 83,257 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 73,894 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 73,894 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 63,152 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 63,117 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 52,860 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 JFV is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JFV, 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 JFV registered?

VE53 JFV is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is VE53 JFV safe to buy?

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