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VK53 GXE

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,643 mi
Last recorded151,643 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 GXE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 151,643 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 150,910 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 149,666 miles

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

both inner sills are slightly corroded at the rear

Pass 24 Jan 2017 147,762 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 146,346 miles

Front and rear inner sills and chassis slightly corroded

Front and rear suspension sub frames and components in rusty condition

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish slightly

Nearside rear wheel arch/rear of outer sill corroded

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 146,346 miles

Offside front brake application uneven lagging and binding on (3.7.B.2)

Front and rear inner sills and chassis slightly corroded

Front and rear suspension sub frames and components in rusty condition

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish slightly

Nearside rear wheel arch/rear of outer sill corroded

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 144,941 miles

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

Offside front brake binding on slightly

Offside headlamp beam weak?

Pass 26 Feb 2014 131,094 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 120,591 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 120,591 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 111,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 111,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 106,526 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 100,983 miles

advise exhaust corroded at joints

advise nearside rear tyre on 3mm

advise rear no plate slight delaminating

Pass 8 Feb 2008 88,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 88,789 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 80,215 miles

front and rear brake pads starting to wear

rear brake discs rusty

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 GXE is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GXE, 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 VK53 GXE registered?

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

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