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VE53 LXO

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,364 mi
Last recorded123,364 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 LXO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 123,364 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 123,364 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 117,359 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 117,359 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 106,117 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 94,501 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 82,749 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 82,749 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 69,201 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 56,689 miles

both rear tyres, abnormal wear to inner edges (feathering)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 438,660 miles

Nearside Front 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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VE53 LXO is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE53 LXO registered?

VE53 LXO is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is VE53 LXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 LXO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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