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VN03 NJZ

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,016 mi
Last recorded107,016 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 NJZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 107,016 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2020 107,016 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2019 104,146 miles

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Floor pans and chassis corroded

Front and rear suspension and subframes corroded

Handbrake lever travel slightly excessive

Rear exhaust flange heavily corroded

Underside of vehicle is corroded and undersealed

Fail 25 Feb 2019 104,122 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Floor pans and chassis corroded

Front and rear suspension and subframes corroded

Handbrake lever travel slightly excessive

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust flange heavily corroded

Underside of vehicle is corroded and undersealed

Pass 2 Feb 2018 98,879 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2) Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

under seal coated

wet weather

Pass 1 Feb 2017 92,004 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 88,109 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 85,074 miles

Both rear tyres carcking

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 85,074 miles

Both rear tyres carcking

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 81,720 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f brake disc scored + corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2013 78,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2013 78,144 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 75,085 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle section to rear silencer joint corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2011 71,338 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 67,361 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 61,846 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 61,846 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 56,762 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 51,444 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2006 45,972 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 45,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 NJZ is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NJZ, 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 NJZ registered?

VN03 NJZ is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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