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VK53 GXT

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,280 mi
Last recorded147,280 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2011 147,280 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f o/s/r & n/s/r brake disc's corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2011 147,280 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

o/s/f & n/s/f o/s/r & n/s/r brake disc's corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2010 133,796 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 117,692 miles

brake warning light comes on when brake pedal pumped a few times

Pass 29 Feb 2008 96,726 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Feb 2008 96,726 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 70,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GXT is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 GXT, 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 GXT registered?

VK53 GXT is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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