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VK03 OLM

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

171,116 mi
Last recorded171,116 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 OLM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 171,116 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to all prescribed ares

Pass 17 May 2017 157,699 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to prescribed areas

Pass 12 May 2016 149,899 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 149,882 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 136,202 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 136,182 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 125,968 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 114,920 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 114,826 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 107,125 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 99,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2011 99,027 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 70,228 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 67,711 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 58,010 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 48,260 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 37,161 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 OLM is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OLM, 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 VK03 OLM registered?

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

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