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BD53 WTZ

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,358 mi
Last recorded114,358 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 WTZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 114,358 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pass and advice (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

under body and suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2019 114,358 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pass and advice (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

under body and suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2018 98,292 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front wipers smeary

offside front brake pipe corroded

under body corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2018 98,011 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front wipers smeary

offside front brake pipe corroded

under body corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2017 80,343 miles

nsr osr brake disc grooved.

Fail 18 Sep 2017 80,173 miles

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

nsr osr brake disc grooved.

Pass 3 Oct 2016 62,893 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 46,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front one (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

plastic strip fitted on outer sills giving limited visibility on outer sills on both sides

rear wheel arches corroded on edges on both sides

Pass 13 Nov 2014 41,904 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 41,904 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 38,176 miles

Front steering inner tie rods have stight play under load

General corrosion under vehicle

Manual front headlamp adjustors not operating light aim set aim with internal adjustor

N/S/F tyre has cuts in tread on outer edge of tyre but not to cords

Noise coming from auxiley belt/pulley area

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Nov 2012 34,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 34,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2011 29,787 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 25,850 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 22,971 miles

front and rear wiper blades slightly split

Fail 16 Nov 2009 22,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear wiper blades slightly split

Pass 19 Nov 2008 19,761 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 16,102 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 12,283 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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BD53 WTZ is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BD53 WTZ, 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 BD53 WTZ registered?

BD53 WTZ is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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