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VE53 OTP

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,239 mi
Last recorded100,239 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 OTP
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 100,239 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 92,341 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 90,029 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 90,029 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 82,431 miles

Oil leak

both lower suspension arm dust covers split at hub end nsf and osf no play

Pass 5 Feb 2011 73,540 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside and nearside front lower suspension arms bottom balljoint dust cover split

offside rear tyre close to limit

Fail 5 Feb 2011 73,533 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Near side front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Offside and nearside front lower suspension arms bottom balljoint dust cover split

offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 5 Feb 2010 57,857 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 41,904 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 41,904 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 34,926 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 24,618 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 OTP is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OTP, 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 OTP registered?

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

Is VE53 OTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 OTP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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