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VK53 YOY

2003 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,842 mi
Last recorded128,842 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 YOY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 128,842 miles

both front suspension arms on both sides of vehicle have deteriorated ball joint gaiters

slight knocking felt through steering wheel whilst shaking steering

Fail 5 Nov 2011 128,768 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both front suspension arms on both sides of vehicle have deteriorated ball joint gaiters

slight knocking felt through steering wheel whilst shaking steering

Pass 6 Nov 2010 118,104 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2010 118,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 103,343 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 103,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 88,048 miles

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 78,715 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 73,140 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 YOY is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YOY, 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 YOY registered?

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

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