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VK53 VUA

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,112 mi
Last recorded129,112 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 VUA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2014 129,112 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 107,559 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 103,095 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 103,095 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 97,642 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise offside front brake disc in poor condition,scored.

Pass 4 Sep 2010 91,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 87,583 miles

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

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

slight knocking on steering

Pass 17 Sep 2008 75,034 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 75,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 62,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2006 47,104 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 VUA is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VUA, 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 VUA registered?

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

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