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WV03 RYP

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

190,696 mi
Last recorded190,696 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 RYP
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2018 190,696 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Centre sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill panel to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underbody/sill panels/suspension parts in very poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2017 180,512 miles

CRACK IN O/S/F CORNER OF WINDSRCEEN

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

INSIDE/OUTER SILL PANELS VERY CORRODED

REAR DISCS RUSTY & PADS GETTING LOW

SUSPENSION PARTS/EXHAUST GETTING VERY RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 6 Oct 2017 180,512 miles

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

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

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

CRACK IN O/S/F CORNER OF WINDSRCEEN

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

INSIDE/OUTER SILL PANELS VERY CORRODED

REAR DISCS RUSTY & PADS GETTING LOW

SUSPENSION PARTS/EXHAUST GETTING VERY RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 11 Aug 2016 167,766 miles

1/ CRACK IN O/S/F CORNER OF WINDSCREEN

2/ BAD ENGINE OIL LEAKS

3/ N/S/R BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

4/ UNDERBODY/SILL /PANELS/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING VERY RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 11 Aug 2016 167,766 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

1/ CRACK IN O/S/F CORNER OF WINDSCREEN

2/ BAD ENGINE OIL LEAKS

3/ N/S/R BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

4/ UNDERBODY/SILL /PANELS/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING VERY RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 3 Sep 2015 157,896 miles

1/ UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION PARTS/SILL PANELS GETTING VERY RUSTY IN PLACES

2/ N/S/R BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

3/ ENGINE OIL LEAKS

4/ CRACK IN O/S/F CORNER OF WINDSCREEN

Pass 30 Aug 2014 145,552 miles

1/ SILL PANELS/SUSPENSION PARTS/UNDERBODY GETTING VERY RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Pass 23 Aug 2013 128,569 miles

1/ UNDERBODY/SILL PANELS/SUSPENSION PARTS VERY RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ O/S/R SEAT BELT NOT FULLY TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED 3/ O/S/R TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS

Fail 23 Aug 2013 128,569 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1/ UNDERBODY/SILL PANELS/SUSPENSION PARTS VERY RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ O/S/R SEAT BELT NOT FULLY TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED 3/ O/S/R TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS

Pass 4 Sep 2012 110,924 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSP RUSTY / FRONT AND REAR DISCS RUSTY

Fail 31 Aug 2012 110,924 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

FRONT AND REAR SUSP RUSTY / FRONT AND REAR DISCS RUSTY

Fail 22 Jan 2010 104,689 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 104,689 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 93,105 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 93,105 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 79,220 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 79,220 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 62,533 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 46,412 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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WV03 RYP is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WV03 RYP, 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 WV03 RYP registered?

WV03 RYP is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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