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VN53 BWK

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,144 mi
Last recorded73,144 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 BWK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 73,144 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING ON INNER FACES

NAIL IN O/S/F TYRE TREAD

Fail 7 Oct 2015 73,141 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S OUTER SILL TO REAR INNER WHEELARCH (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S/R OUTER SILL (REAR) (5.2.6)

Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure N/S/R LOWER SUSPENSION ADJUSTABLE TIE ROD BENT/INSECURE (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING ON INNER FACES

NAIL IN O/S/F TYRE TREAD

Pass 14 Oct 2014 64,404 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 64,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 54,790 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 54,790 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 45,432 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Oct 2012 45,432 miles

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Sep 2011 39,346 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 35,302 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 31,100 miles

front brake pads approx 75% worn

Fail 21 Sep 2009 31,100 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front brake pads approx 75% worn

Pass 23 Sep 2008 26,886 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 22,187 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 17,024 miles

all tyre teads slight cracks

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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VN53 BWK is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VN53 BWK, 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 VN53 BWK registered?

VN53 BWK is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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