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YK03 VVS

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,923 mi
Last recorded116,923 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 VVS
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 116,923 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 116,923 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 104,757 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 104,703 miles

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

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

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

Wheel nut(s) missing one from each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 94,426 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 83,365 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to crack but plys not showing

Pass 30 Aug 2013 81,228 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 81,106 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 73,362 miles

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

n/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge

o/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge

Fail 28 Aug 2012 73,362 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge

o/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2011 65,607 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 65,605 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 59,014 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 49,443 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 43,229 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 36,982 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 29,403 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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YK03 VVS is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YK03 VVS, 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 YK03 VVS registered?

YK03 VVS is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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