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VN53 NZC

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,797 mi
Last recorded69,797 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 69,797 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 69,787 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 68,634 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 65,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 65,433 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 61,967 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 59,998 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 59,955 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 58,285 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 56,368 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 54,843 miles

Surface corrosion over underside body and componants.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 53,349 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 49,875 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 49,874 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 43,030 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 36,829 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 30,522 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 24,153 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 17,924 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 NZC is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VN53 NZC, 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 NZC registered?

VN53 NZC is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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The MOT history for VN53 NZC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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