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VK53 VUE

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,714 mi
Last recorded109,714 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 VUE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 109,714 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 103,350 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 103,347 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 98,306 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 98,303 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 92,717 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 84,418 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011
Fail 10 Aug 2010 69,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside front brake disc has slight 'runout' (out of true). Will lead to judder if not addressed. (see Axle 1 brake performance report/graph)

Offside main beam too low. This has now been adjusted.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 69,911 miles

Offside front brake disc has slight 'runout' (out of true). Will lead to judder if not addressed. (see Axle 1 brake performance report/graph)

Offside main beam too low. This has now been adjusted.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 61,927 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2008 53,212 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 53,209 miles

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 43,946 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 35,461 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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 VUE is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VUE, 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 VUE registered?

VK53 VUE is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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