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VK53 GXD

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,012 mi
Last recorded103,012 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 GXD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 103,012 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 103,012 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 94,246 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 72,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2011 66,109 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 61,018 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 56,306 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 52,887 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 48,330 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 95,402 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 GXD is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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