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VF03 BXR

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

175,668 mi
Last recorded175,668 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 BXR
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2017 175,668 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 May 2017 175,406 miles

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

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

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

BOTH NS tyres 3mm

Front & rear brake pads low?

OS head lam p beam image poor

Pass 3 Jun 2016 163,844 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 163,844 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 May 2016 163,172 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 156,634 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2014 148,712 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on inside edges

Rust forming on underside of vehicle and suspension components

Fail 27 May 2014 148,712 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyres wearing low on inside edges

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

Rust forming on underside of vehicle and suspension components

Fail 14 Jan 2014 145,616 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 145,616 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 141,504 miles

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 136,119 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 125,400 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 121,390 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 106,906 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 106,906 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 91,854 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 78,249 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 65,512 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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VF03 BXR is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VF03 BXR, 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 VF03 BXR registered?

VF03 BXR is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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