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VO03 XYK

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,295 mi
Last recorded148,295 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 XYK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 148,295 miles

inner sills rusty

rear outer archs rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2014 141,676 miles

rear inner sills rusty

Fail 7 Apr 2014 141,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear inner sills rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2013 135,719 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front lower ball joint cover detetiated

outer sills rusty

Fail 4 Apr 2013 135,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front lower ball joint cover detetiated

touter sills rusty

Fail 2 Apr 2012 128,863 miles

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

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

neaeside rear tyre splitting in inner sidewall but not down to ply

rear pads wearing thin

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2012 128,863 miles

neaeside rear tyre splitting in inner sidewall but not down to ply

rear pads wearing thin

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 5 Apr 2011 123,392 miles

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

Rear brake pads are worn low

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

Sills are rusty at the rear

Underside of vehicle is rusty

Fail 31 Mar 2011 123,278 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Underside of vehicle is rusty

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

Rear brake pads are worn low

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

Sills are rusty at the rear

Pass 8 Apr 2010 117,241 miles

O/S/R shocker is damp with oil

Rear brake pads will need changing soon

Rear inner sill area is corroded

Rear sill area is corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2009 109,959 miles

both no.plates starting to deteriorate

both rear tyres slightly perished

o/s front tyre close to or on legal limit & slightly perished.

o/s rear shock-absorber showing signs of starting to leak

Pass 7 Apr 2008 105,530 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Large engine covers fitted to the top and bottom of the engine obstructing view

Pass 11 Apr 2007 101,116 miles

o/s handbrake slow to reach %

o/s/r shocker damp

Pass 28 Feb 2006 95,796 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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VO03 XYK is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VO03 XYK, 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 VO03 XYK registered?

VO03 XYK is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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