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YY03 VLZ

2003 Mazda 6

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,478 mi
Last recorded108,478 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 VLZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 108,478 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 108,478 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 99,162 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front number plate loose

Fail 6 Feb 2013 99,162 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front number plate loose

Pass 7 Feb 2012 91,197 miles

Both inner and outer sills staring to rust/bubble

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

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

all suspension dust covers/ ball joint covers starting to crack

all under side of car dry/rusty

offside rear wheel arch starting to rust

Fail 31 Jan 2012 91,197 miles

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

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

Both inner and outer sills staring to rust/bubble

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

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

all suspension dust covers/ ball joint covers starting to crack

all under side of car dry/rusty

offside rear wheel arch starting to rust

Fail 14 Oct 2011 91,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 91,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear wheel arches and sills corroded/nearside rear tyre on limit

Pass 30 Apr 2010 80,280 miles

front tyres worn on edges/slight bulge in nearside front tyre/rear pads look low

Fail 30 Apr 2010 80,280 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges/slight bulge in nearside front tyre/rear pads look low

Pass 22 Apr 2009 65,521 miles

rear brake pads low and discs worn

Pass 18 Apr 2008 55,766 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 47,963 miles

Corrosion to subframes & suspension arms

Front discs corroded

Pass 16 May 2006 46,024 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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YY03 VLZ is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YY03 VLZ, 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 YY03 VLZ registered?

YY03 VLZ is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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