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AP03 BKV

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,377 mi
Last recorded133,377 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 BKV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 133,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underside car has slight corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2014 133,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underside car has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2013 129,497 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 129,497 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 127,101 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 127,101 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 122,956 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 116,509 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Oct 2010 116,509 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Oct 2009 108,083 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 97,130 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 89,363 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 67,888 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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AP03 BKV is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AP03 BKV, 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 AP03 BKV registered?

AP03 BKV is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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