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ST03 HFV

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,129 mi
Last recorded109,129 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 HFV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 109,129 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 109,125 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 112,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on sills

Fail 15 May 2015 112,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on sills

Pass 8 May 2014 88,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

plastic covers on sills

Fail 7 May 2014 88,187 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

plastic covers on sills

Pass 16 May 2013 79,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on sills

Fail 14 May 2013 79,177 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on sills

Pass 11 May 2012 69,890 miles

Exhaust clamps corroded

Nearside rear trailing arm front bush slightly worn

Offside rear trailing arm front bush slightly worn

Slight exhaust blow at middle section

Fail 10 May 2012 69,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Exhaust clamps corroded

Front discs are slightly worn

Front pads getting low

Nearside rear trailing arm front bush slightly worn

Offside front brake indicates slight bind

Offside rear trailing arm front bush slightly worn

Slight exhaust blow at middle section

Pass 13 May 2011 59,698 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 59,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front reg plate in poor condition

Pass 10 May 2010 49,905 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear the screen slightly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing close to wear indicators and wearing on edges

Rear discs are in poor condition

Pass 12 May 2009 38,903 miles

Oil just above the minimum

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 18 Apr 2008 32,596 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 28,007 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 20,978 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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ST03 HFV is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ST03 HFV, 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 ST03 HFV registered?

ST03 HFV is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 13 May 2003.

Is ST03 HFV safe to buy?

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