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VO03 XYT

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,742 mi
Last recorded102,742 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 XYT
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 102,742 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

osr tyre perished

under-body corroded in various places, sills and floor pan

Fail 11 Oct 2016 102,741 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

osr tyre perished

under-body corroded in various places, sills and floor pan

Fail 29 Sep 2016 102,388 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Engine management light displayed

Front Subframe and suspension components have slight corrosion

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake has slight bind

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

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

Offside wiper blade deteriorating

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Subframe and suspension components have slight corrosion

fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

slight knock in steering system

Pass 12 Oct 2015 92,633 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 92,618 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O s r (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Front and rear sub corrosion started

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 92,633 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both arches (5.2.6)

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 79,754 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O/S N/S OUTER SIILS CORROSION

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

UNDER CAR GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 23 Sep 2013 70,083 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s f brakes slightly binding

o/s r outer sill corrosion

rear sub frame and attach joints corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2012 67,877 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front subframe corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2011 61,550 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: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 58,193 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 51,038 miles

N/s/f brake hose slight twist and rubbing.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 42,539 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 35,663 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 27,946 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 21,359 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 21,358 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 XYT is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VO03 XYT, 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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VO03 XYT is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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