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VN53 WDV

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,694 mi
Last recorded155,694 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 WDV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 155,694 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 155,694 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 150,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

signs of oil leak from inter cooler

Pass 12 Sep 2015 142,342 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 142,342 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 133,302 miles

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover has slight hole...still provides a dust tight seal

Pass 23 Jul 2013 126,822 miles

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

offside front brakes slight restrictive movement

Pass 9 Aug 2012 120,532 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 110,003 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 98,449 miles

Oil leak

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Aug 2009 86,332 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 74,959 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Aug 2007 65,478 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 57,212 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 WDV is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WDV, 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 WDV registered?

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

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