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VN03 VVP

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,335 mi
Last recorded103,335 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 103,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2014 95,350 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 90,001 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished on inner sidewall

rear exhaust joint corroded

slight bind from o/s/r

Fail 21 Jan 2013 90,001 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished on inner sidewall

rear exhaust joint corroded

slight bind from o/s/r

Pass 10 Apr 2012 84,841 miles

Inner sills are rusty

N/S/r sill area is rusty

O/S/R tyre is perished

Fail 5 Apr 2012 84,794 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Inner sills are rusty

N/S/r sill area is rusty

O/S/R tyre is perished

Pass 4 Apr 2011 77,170 miles

High level brake light is not working

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

Tyre size 205/55/16

Pass 16 Apr 2010 69,860 miles

Both rear inner sills are rusty

N/s/f tyre is worn on both edges an is at 1.6mm at time of test

N/s/r tyre is perished and worn on the inside edge 2mm at time of test

o/s/f tyre is worn on both edges and at 1.6mm at time of test

Pass 20 Apr 2009 61,425 miles

n/s rear tyre tread worn stepped on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2008 52,690 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 52,690 miles

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

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

large under tray fitted obstructing view

n/s rear tyre slightly perished in tread & inner tread stepped

Pass 23 Apr 2007 42,834 miles

incorrect no. plates fitted owner changed plates on site

Pass 25 Apr 2006 33,266 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 VVP is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VN03 VVP, 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 VN03 VVP registered?

VN03 VVP is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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The MOT history for VN03 VVP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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