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VF03 NBM

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

147,352 mi
Last recorded147,352 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 NBM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 147,352 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 141,475 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 141,472 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 132,647 miles

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 125,211 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 116,968 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 105,092 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 98,133 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 90,681 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 82,240 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 70,004 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 64,455 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 58,819 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 54,163 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

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 NBM is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 NBM, 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 NBM registered?

VF03 NBM is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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The MOT history for VF03 NBM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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