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VK53 GXC

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,314 mi
Last recorded148,314 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 GXC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 148,314 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 131,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 116,906 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to inspect lower sections of rear springs

Pass 15 Apr 2014 101,825 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 26 Apr 2013 90,833 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 90,833 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 87,941 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 81,319 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 76,476 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 66,909 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 56,694 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 56,694 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 48,650 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 43,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 43,561 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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VK53 GXC is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK53 GXC, 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 VK53 GXC registered?

VK53 GXC is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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