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VK03 NLJ

2003 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,951 mi
Last recorded172,951 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 NLJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 172,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

no access to boot compartment

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 10 Mar 2016 172,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front wheels stiff to turn

no access to boot compartment

offside rear wheel arch covered with tape

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2015 165,866 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside rear outer sill corroded.

Offside outer sill corroded.

Underside of vehicle in a rusty condition.

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 165,866 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear outer sill corroded.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside outer sill corroded.

Underside of vehicle in a rusty condition.

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 157,615 miles

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

Nearside Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 157,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 139,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Pass 23 Feb 2012 114,817 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 114,817 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 90,583 miles

corrosion starting in offside rear wheel arch

slight damage to outer sidewall of rear tyre.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 68,099 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 45,931 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 39,681 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 34,299 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 29,678 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 NLJ is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VK03 NLJ, 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 NLJ registered?

VK03 NLJ is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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