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WJ03 FXL

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

205,942 mi
Last recorded205,942 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 FXL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 205,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion forming on rear subframe and suspension components

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

movement on offside and nearside front top wishbone bushes

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust box metal hanger broken

underside of vehicle dirty makingg test difficult

Fail 12 Apr 2013 205,789 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

outer sill covers fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion forming on rear subframe and suspension components

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

movement on offside and nearside front top wishbone bushes

rear exhaust box metal hanger broken

unable to open boot

underside of vehicle dirty makingg test difficult

Pass 10 Apr 2012 185,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 185,296 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 168,383 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes have slight bonding failure

Front tyres down to 3mm of tread

O/S/R tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight knock felt at steering wheel (possible slight play in UJ or rack)

Slight uneven brake application on rear brakes

Fail 15 Apr 2010 153,716 miles

Front lower engine mount bushes split causing play

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear tail gate struts not holding

Rear trailing arms starting to crack

Pass 15 Apr 2010 153,716 miles

Front lower engine mount bushes split causing play

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

Rear tail gate struts not holding

Rear trailing arms starting to crack

Pass 30 Mar 2009 135,847 miles

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

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

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

noise from offside front suspension

slight play in steering rack

unable to fully check front underside of vehicle due to engine tray fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2009 135,847 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

noise from offside front suspension

slight play in steering rack

unable to fully check front underside of vehicle due to engine tray fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2008 116,868 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 116,868 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 100,644 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 100,463 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 80,013 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Unable to inspect rear inner brake pads without removing wheels.

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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WJ03 FXL is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WJ03 FXL, 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 WJ03 FXL registered?

WJ03 FXL is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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