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VK53 VUH

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,068 mi
Last recorded131,068 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 VUH
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 131,068 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 127,220 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 123,634 miles

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

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 118,941 miles

n/s/ parking brake reading low

Fail 11 Oct 2011 118,941 miles

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

n/s/ parking brake reading low

Pass 23 Sep 2010 112,722 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 66,500 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 107,317 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake drum slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

n/s - o/s front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2008 95,496 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 82,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 63,964 miles

advise o/s/f driveshaft innre gaiter split advise knock from steering poss mod ?

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 VUH is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel 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 VUH, 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 VUH registered?

VK53 VUH is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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