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VK53 JDJ

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,173 mi
Last recorded116,173 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 JDJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 116,173 miles

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

under body corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2016 116,173 miles

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

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

under body corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2015 90,219 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edges

underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2015 89,646 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside rear brake disc burnt

parts of the chassis and sills are corroded in perscribed areas

Pass 11 Jun 2014 66,454 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust is deteriorated and corroded

parts of the chassis and sills corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2014 66,439 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust is deteriorated and corroded

front discs undercut

parts of the chassis and sills corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2013 60,235 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 52,987 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 52,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 May 2011 49,001 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked and perished but not showing webbing at time of test.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 44,733 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 44,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 40,997 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 40,997 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 40,997 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 40,997 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 35,366 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 34,630 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 26,126 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 JDJ is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JDJ, 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 JDJ registered?

VK53 JDJ is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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