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VK53 JDO

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,037 mi
Last recorded160,037 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 160,037 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bumper damaged

n/s/r tyre wear inner & outer edges

o/s/f tyre wear inner edge

o/s/r & n/s/r outer wheel arches slight surface corrosion

o/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2014 156,204 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 153,004 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 153,004 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 148,864 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 140,647 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 132,343 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 124,135 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 116,672 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 110,582 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 88,311 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 87,877 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 JDO is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JDO, 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 JDO registered?

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

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