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2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,762 mi
Last recorded123,762 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 123,762 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 123,762 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 113,556 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 113,556 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 108,834 miles

Both rear sills corroded

Both rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 103,463 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 103,463 miles

Central Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 98,366 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 94,953 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 91,494 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 91,494 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 87,526 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 87,516 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 83,444 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 79,533 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 75,295 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 71,013 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 66,470 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 62,626 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 58,780 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 53,767 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 NBA is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VF03 NBA, 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 NBA registered?

VF03 NBA is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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