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VK53 GXW

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,017 mi
Last recorded161,017 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 GXW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 161,017 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

GENERAL LIGHT SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP WIRE CONNECTOR SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER AND OUTER (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 161,017 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn UPPER SUSPENSION ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

GENERAL LIGHT SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP WIRE CONNECTOR SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER AND OUTER (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 155,644 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 155,643 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 147,057 miles

Exhaust back box has a bracket that is broken, the exhaust system remains secure.

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

Fail 27 Dec 2017 147,054 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust back box has a bracket that is broken, the exhaust system remains secure.

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2016

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 133,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 133,340 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 107,652 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 92,547 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 89,013 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 80,989 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 80,989 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 73,442 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 65,903 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre is cut but NOT to cord

offside front tyre has a very slight bulge on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking on inner edge but NOT to cord

Pass 17 Sep 2009 64,911 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 64,911 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 57,239 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 57,239 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 47,865 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 47,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 35,297 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 GXW is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 GXW, 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 GXW is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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