MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,951 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
no access to boot compartment
underside of vehicle rusty
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
corrosion starting in offside rear wheel arch
slight damage to outer sidewall of rear tyre.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda 6?
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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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