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VN03 LUF

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,378 mi
Last recorded150,378 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 LUF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 150,378 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 140,605 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to chassis

Undertray fitted

Fail 27 Dec 2017 140,593 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear inner wheel arch, area behind carpet - AS PER MARKED (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear inner wheel arch, area behind carpet - AS PER MARKED (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside inner sill, rear section, appears to have been previously jacked up incorrectly- AS PER MARKED (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside outer sill, rear section- AS PER MARKED (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside outer sill- complete sill- AS PER MARKED. consideration must be given to the structural integrity of inner sill post welding process. sill completely detached from inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted Offside outer sill- complete sill- AS PER MARKED. consideration must be given to the structural integrity of inner sill post welding process. sill completely detached from inner sill (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven Nearside ffont foot/service brake effort/application slow (3.7.B.2)

Handbrake efficiency only just requirements at 17 percent, minimum 16 percent

Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

engine cover, under-tray and sill covers fitted. inspection limited

Pass 14 Jan 2017 131,779 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Inner sills damaged

Fail 21 Dec 2016 131,185 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% o/s weak (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58% o/s weak (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 63% o/s weak (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55X16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 121,895 miles

Nearside Rear brake has been binding

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 121,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake has been binding

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 112,602 miles

nearside wiper splitting

Pass 10 Jan 2014 103,948 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 95,813 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 95,591 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 86,642 miles

hand brake travel

Pass 22 Jan 2011 76,604 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 72,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 72,019 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 65,178 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 65,178 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 52,332 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 52,332 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 38,622 miles

Tyres starting to wear unevenly

Fail 27 Mar 2007 38,622 miles

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

Tyres starting to wear unevenly

Pass 22 Mar 2006 28,376 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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VN03 LUF is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VN03 LUF, 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 VN03 LUF registered?

VN03 LUF is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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