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VF03 BXS

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,635 mi
Last recorded126,635 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 BXS
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 126,635 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 124,046 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 120,564 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 111,272 miles

airbag light on

Fail 21 Mar 2012 111,272 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on

Pass 1 Feb 2011 95,443 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 95,443 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 62,014 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 62,014 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 49,107 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 40,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

advise front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 2 Aug 2007 40,718 miles

advise front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 28 Jul 2006 32,525 miles

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

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

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 BXS is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 VF03 BXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VF03 BXS registered?

VF03 BXS is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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The MOT history for VF03 BXS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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