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VN53 VLV

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

47,789 mi
Last recorded47,789 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 VLV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 47,789 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 47,680 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 47,305 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 46,884 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 46,869 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 46,855 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both rear tyres mis-shapen

Pass 17 May 2019 45,655 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 43,934 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 41,865 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 39,750 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 37,795 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 37,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2014 35,552 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 35,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2013 33,447 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 31,883 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 27,733 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 25,332 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 21,607 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 18,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 18,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 16,533 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 VLV is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VLV, 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 VLV registered?

VN53 VLV is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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