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VE03 YJD

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,583 mi
Last recorded147,583 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 YJD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 147,583 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 136,219 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 135,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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)

back box to middle box join corroded

offsiderear plastic cover hanging down

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

rear wiper blade split

vehicle corroded in various places on underside

Pass 6 Sep 2013 126,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

VEHICLE slightly corroded in various places on underside

Fail 23 Aug 2013 126,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

VEHICLE slightly corroded in various places on underside

Pass 24 May 2011 109,811 miles

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

o/s/f ball joint gaiter split

Fail 24 May 2011 109,811 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

o/s/f ball joint gaiter split

Pass 24 May 2010 96,871 miles

Advise slight binding to O/S/F Wheel.

Fail 24 May 2010 96,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Advise slight binding to O/S/F Wheel.

Pass 26 May 2009 83,293 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 69,550 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 54,750 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 40,269 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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VE03 YJD is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VE03 YJD, 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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VE03 YJD is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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