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VK53 VUC

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,670 mi
Last recorded83,670 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 VUC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 83,670 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and been worn metal to metal with pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front beam pattern poor

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 83,667 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and been worn metal to metal with pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp corroded,just passable replaceing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front beam pattern poor

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 78,352 miles

screen chipped

Pass 8 Jun 2016 73,131 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 67,826 miles

offside rear brake slightly tight

Pass 8 Apr 2014 60,243 miles

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

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

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

front and rear suspension dry/rusty

nearside rear brake slightly tight

offside front brake slightly tight

Pass 29 Apr 2013 57,371 miles

suspension dry/rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2012 54,124 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear suspension dry/rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2011 48,993 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 43,420 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 43,420 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 38,391 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 38,391 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 33,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

superficial cracking of tyres x4

Fail 24 Apr 2008 33,000 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

superficial cracking of tyres x4

Pass 15 Mar 2007 32,944 miles

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

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

near side front trye down to 2mm

Fail 15 Mar 2007 32,944 miles

near side front trye down to 2mm

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VUC is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VUC, 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 VUC registered?

VK53 VUC is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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