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VN53 WDF

2003 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,320 mi
Last recorded165,320 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 WDF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 165,320 miles

Centre stop lamp inop

Front number plate damaged

Offside front wing damaged

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 165,280 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre stop lamp inop

Front number plate damaged

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

Offside front wing damaged

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 155,759 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 155,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 147,505 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 139,589 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 128,759 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 115,089 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 115,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WDF is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WDF, 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 WDF registered?

VN53 WDF is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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