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VK53 JDF

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

177,164 mi
Last recorded177,164 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 177,164 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

windscreen scratched

Fail 16 Apr 2015 177,159 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

windscreen scratched

Pass 17 Apr 2014 173,213 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 173,206 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 167,951 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 167,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 156,464 miles

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

n/s rear tyre damaged on sidewall

o/s front brake binding slightly

windscreen scratched

Fail 20 Apr 2012 156,464 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s rear tyre damaged on sidewall

o/s front brake binding slightly

windscreen scratched

Pass 20 Apr 2011 144,581 miles

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

rear brake balance reading high

Pass 15 Apr 2010 129,024 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 128,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

o/s front brake pad worn very low

Fail 22 Apr 2009 114,297 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 114,297 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 100,799 miles

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

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

front wiper blades slightly deteriated

Pass 19 Apr 2007 85,939 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 67,097 miles

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

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 JDF is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 JDF, 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 JDF registered?

VK53 JDF is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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