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VN53 CVW

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,410 mi
Last recorded145,410 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 CVW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2014 145,410 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion on both inner sills

corrosion on both rear wheel arches

slight binding on off side rear brake

Pass 26 Jul 2013 144,262 miles

Exhaust rear silencer hanger detached

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 137,415 miles

Both rear tyres - wearing on inner edges of tread

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 137,415 miles

Both rear tyres - wearing on inner edges of tread

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 129,299 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on edges and nearside tyre has a cut in the tread

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 123,454 miles

Engine oil level at min

N/S/R Wheel bearing noisy

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake requires attention / adjustment (Slight Imbalance)

Rear Wiper Blade split

Pass 28 Jul 2009 116,512 miles

N/S/R Wheel Bearing noisey

Rear Wiper Blade split

Fail 28 Jul 2009 116,512 miles

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

N/S/R Wheel Bearing noisey

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

Rear Wiper Blade split

Pass 27 Feb 2008 99,804 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 89,078 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 89,078 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 59,941 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 CVW is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CVW, 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 CVW registered?

VN53 CVW is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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