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WU03 VSK

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,865 mi
Last recorded148,865 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 VSK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2017 148,865 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 140,163 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end/inner arch (5.2.6)

Rear subframe and suspension arms are corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2016 140,612 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end/inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end/inner arch (5.2.6)

Rear subframe and suspension arms are corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 135,862 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 135,751 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 128,507 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 128,507 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 119,292 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

clutch healey worn

osr osf drop link slight play

osr osf lateal link arem bush worn

rear exhaust hanger missing

Fail 12 Jul 2013 118,668 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

clutch heavily worn

front brake pads worn

n/s/r lateral link bushes worn

o/s/f drop link slightly weakened

o/s/r drop link slightly weakened

o/s/r lateral link arm bushes worn

rear exhaust hanger broken, exhaust still secure

Pass 16 Jul 2012 105,368 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 105,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 93,853 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 93,853 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 81,426 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 69,189 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front wheel inner rim damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2009 69,189 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front wheel inner rim damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2008 56,886 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 56,886 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 45,474 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 33,129 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 30,924 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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WU03 VSK is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WU03 VSK, 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 WU03 VSK registered?

WU03 VSK is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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