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VK53 GWA

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,858 mi
Last recorded147,858 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 GWA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 May 2018 147,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Marked (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (Marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s + n/s Various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle inc` suspension area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 140,031 miles

Surface corrosion to under vehicle

Near side rear brake binding

Plastic covers on sills preventing thorough examination

Pass 27 Apr 2016 137,130 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 135,157 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2015 135,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 128,297 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 122,815 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 122,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 23 May 2012 112,663 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 112,663 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 101,881 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 91,149 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 91,149 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 81,660 miles

Front tyres are very worn at shoulders.

Rear brake pads are very worn.

Pass 30 Nov 2007 71,072 miles

Nearside front tyre has a chunk of rubber missing from outer sidewall - (not to cords)

Nearside rear tyre is worn to legal limit.

Offside front floor panel is damaged.

Offside rear tyre has a nail in tread area.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 59,525 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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VK53 GWA is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VK53 GWA, 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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VK53 GWA is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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