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VK53 GXP

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,473 mi
Last recorded85,473 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 85,473 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)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 79,869 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 79,869 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 77,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 179,038 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 163,367 miles

ALL MAJOR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS starting to corrode.

BOTH Rear Lower Sills, and Wheelarches starting to corrode.

Engine Fault Warning Lamp stays illuminated.

Factory fitted Engine cover.

Factory fitted Undertray.

Various Small Chips to Windscreen.

Various areas of slight corrosion to Underbody.

Fail 1 Nov 2011 163,366 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

ALL MAJOR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS starting to corrode.

BOTH Front Brake Discs heavily worn, with pitted edges.

BOTH Rear Lower Sills, and Wheelarches starting to corrode.

Engine Fault Warning Lamp stays illuminated.

Factory fitted Engine cover.

Factory fitted Undertray.

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

O/S/F Wiper Blade split @ ends.

Various Small Chips to Windscreen.

Various areas of slight corrosion to Underbody.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 145,988 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

adjusting handbrake

drivers window not working

poor running on idle

Fail 26 Nov 2010 145,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

adjusting handbrake

drivers window not working

poor running on idle

Pass 15 Aug 2009 111,458 miles

RAER WIPER BLADE BADLY SPLIT. NOT AN MOT ITEM

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 89,801 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 64,572 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2006 40,505 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

front brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Jul 2006 40,505 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

front brake pads getting low

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 GXP is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GXP, 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 GXP registered?

VK53 GXP is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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