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VK03 OLC

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,393 mi
Last recorded113,393 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 OLC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 113,393 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 113,393 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on outside

brake fluid low

n/s wiper split

Pass 7 Aug 2010 106,568 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 106,502 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 99,314 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 91,970 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 83,195 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 67,541 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 OLC is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OLC, 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 OLC registered?

VK03 OLC is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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