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VK53 GXM

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

190,878 mi
Last recorded190,878 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2018 190,878 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 187,520 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 182,018 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

general corrosion underneatyh

Pass 11 Jan 2016 179,604 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 179,604 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 175,578 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 170,717 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 163,324 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 157,229 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 149,739 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Feb 2011 149,739 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Apr 2010 134,219 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 120,223 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 111,982 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 101,948 miles

knocking nose from front suspension

Pass 24 Aug 2006 80,112 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 GXM is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GXM, 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 GXM registered?

VK53 GXM is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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