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VK03 NLE

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,037 mi
Last recorded148,037 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 NLE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 148,037 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 148,037 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 137,276 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 137,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 130,947 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 130,947 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2011 22,091 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

center section of exhaust showing signs of pitting

front section of exhaust showing signs of pitting

near side rear brake disc showing signs of wear starting

near side rear brake pads getting down to limit

off side front tyre wearing on both outer edges

off side rear brake disc showing signs of wear starting

off side rear brake pads are getting down to limit

rear no plate showing signs of contamination starting

Pass 22 Oct 2011 22,091 miles

center section of exhaust showing signs of pitting

front section of exhaust showing signs of pitting

near side rear brake disc showing signs of wear starting

near side rear brake pads getting down to limit

off side front tyre wearing on both outer edges

off side rear brake disc showing signs of wear starting

off side rear brake pads are getting down to limit

rear no plate showing signs of contamination starting

Pass 1 Oct 2010 114,426 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 109,278 miles

advise exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2008 84,302 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 84,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 67,062 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 35,900 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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VK03 NLE is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VK03 NLE, 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 VK03 NLE registered?

VK03 NLE is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for VK03 NLE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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