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WP03 GKG

2003 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

166,974 mi
Last recorded166,974 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 GKG
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 166,974 miles

crack n/s windscreen

general underbody surface corrosion very heavy in places

rear tyres perished cracked and worn on edges close to limit

Fail 18 Mar 2017 166,690 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

crack n/s windscreen

general underbody surface corrosion very heavy in places

rear tyres perished cracked and worn on edges close to limit

Pass 5 Mar 2016 155,458 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 155,313 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)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 144,290 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 144,005 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 133,993 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 133,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 122,612 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front 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)

nearside rear hand brake holding on

rear wiper blade faulty

Pass 19 Mar 2012 111,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 111,755 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 96,626 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 91,416 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 89,930 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 82,327 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 82,327 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 74,825 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 74,825 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Oct 2006 69,391 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 69,294 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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WP03 GKG is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WP03 GKG, 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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WP03 GKG is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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