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BG53 HSV

2003 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

159,195 mi
Last recorded159,195 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 HSV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 159,195 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 159,195 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 149,740 miles

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

several suspension bushes deteriorating

surface corrosion to vehicle underside in several places

Fail 19 Dec 2012 149,740 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

n/s/r brake slow to apply

several suspension bushes deteriorating

surface corrosion to vehicle underside in several places

Pass 1 Dec 2011 134,560 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs rusty

rear brake discs rusty

surface corrosion to vehicle body and under side in several places

under tray fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2011 134,559 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

surface corrosion to vehicle body and under side in several places

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2010 123,496 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

front and rear brake pads worn low

Fail 22 Dec 2010 123,496 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front and rear brake discs corroded

front and rear brake pads worn low

Pass 23 Dec 2009 106,560 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 106,560 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 88,930 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 74,541 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 53,865 miles

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

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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BG53 HSV is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BG53 HSV, 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 BG53 HSV registered?

BG53 HSV is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BG53 HSV safe to buy?

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