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WU03 VSY

2003 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,584 mi
Last recorded117,584 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 VSY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 117,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2015 117,584 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 185,591 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2013 175,739 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Feb 2013 175,154 miles

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

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

oil leak

water leak

Pass 21 Feb 2012 164,751 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2012 164,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar adjustment assembly inadequately locked (2.4.E.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear wheel arches corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 149,471 miles

Both Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 136,698 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 124,667 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 113,985 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 103,530 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 103,530 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 81,144 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 VSY is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Black 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 WU03 VSY, 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 VSY registered?

WU03 VSY is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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