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VE53 OTW

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,690 mi
Last recorded120,690 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 120,690 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

underside of vehicle corrded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 118,707 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 117,402 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 113,222 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 113,220 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 108,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 108,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 101,639 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 101,622 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 98,897 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 May 2010 91,256 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 81,165 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 841,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 78,202 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 73,904 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 OTW 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 73.3%.

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 OTW, 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 OTW registered?

VE53 OTW is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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