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VE53 VUW

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

127,226 mi
Last recorded127,226 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 127,226 miles

both inner sills starting to corrode. Rear subframe & all rear suspension components corroded.

engine warning lamp flickered during emissions test. now on. engine oil level correct.

Fail 21 Nov 2016 127,226 miles

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

both inner sills starting to corrode. Rear subframe & all rear suspension components corroded.

engine warning lamp flickered during emissions test. now on. engine oil level correct.

Pass 27 Nov 2015 122,366 miles

Centre stop lamp not working.

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

both floor sections & inner sills heavily corroded.

Fail 27 Nov 2015 122,366 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply. edges. (4.1.D.1b)

Centre stop lamp not working.

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

both floor sections & inner sills heavily corroded.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 116,161 miles

both inner sills & floor pan sections starting to corrode.

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish.

n/s/f sidelamp slightly dim

small nail in n/s/f tyre.

Fail 7 Nov 2013 109,901 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 109,901 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 100,648 miles

all brake pads appear worn

high level stop lamp inoperative

offside steering rack gaiter shows signs of leaking

Fail 6 Nov 2012 100,648 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

all brake pads appear worn

high level stop lamp inoperative

offside steering rack gaiter shows signs of leaking

Pass 11 Nov 2011 92,719 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 92,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 83,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front suspenson lower weights deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2010 83,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front suspenson lower weights deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2009 70,928 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2008 56,866 miles

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

slight inbalance of front brakes

Fail 20 Nov 2008 56,866 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

slight inbalance of front brakes

Fail 12 Nov 2007 44,164 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread depth

oil leaking from front of engine

Pass 12 Nov 2007 44,164 miles

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread depth

oil leaking from front of engine

Pass 13 Nov 2006 33,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Nov 2006 33,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 VUW is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VUW, 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 VUW registered?

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

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