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VN03 VVB

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,136 mi
Last recorded140,136 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 140,136 miles

battery loose but not insecure

boot damaged

front brake pads worn close to limits

Fail 2 Dec 2013 140,084 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery loose but not insecure

boot damaged

front brake pads worn close to limits

Pass 4 May 2012 117,637 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

FRONT/REAR SUSPENSION RUSTY

Fail 16 Apr 2012 117,632 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

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

REAR SUSPENSION RUSTY

Pass 25 May 2011 109,906 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 101,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2010 101,661 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 91,797 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 73,894 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 73,894 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 51,217 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 32,428 miles

THORN IN OFF SIDE REAR TYRE(IF PUNCTURED UNREPAIRABLE)

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 VVB is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VVB, 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 VVB registered?

VN03 VVB is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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The MOT history for VN03 VVB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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