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VN53 CVG

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

142,154 mi
Last recorded142,154 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 CVG
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2012 142,154 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front nearside tyre worn smooth outer edge

rear offside tyre worn smooth inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2011 132,454 miles

Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

near side front fog not working

off side outer sill panel corroded

rear cross member corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2011 132,454 miles

Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

near side front fog not working

off side outer sill panel corroded

rear cross member corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2010 126,656 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 126,656 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 119,247 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 119,247 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 109,899 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 109,899 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 103,803 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 95,612 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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VN53 CVG 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 54.5%.

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 CVG, 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 CVG registered?

VN53 CVG is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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