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BG53 HSY

2003 Mazda 6

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,868 mi
Last recorded106,868 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 HSY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 106,868 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre stop light inop

rear chassis rails corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2016 106,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre stop light inop

rear chassis rails corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2015 98,406 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre inner sill (2.4.A.3)

play in steering rack both sides

Fail 1 Oct 2015 98,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre inner sill (2.4.A.3)

play in steering rack both sides

Pass 25 Sep 2014 87,719 miles

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

front brake pads worn low

general corrosion around rear subframe area

nearside front tyre has slight damage on outer wall

Fail 24 Sep 2014 87,719 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front brake pads worn low

general corrosion around rear subframe area

nearside front tyre has slight damage on outer wall

Pass 5 Sep 2013 76,028 miles

both rear sill/wheel arches corroded but not considered excessive

exhaust system deteriated

Fail 2 Sep 2013 76,028 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both rear sill/wheel arches corroded but not considered excessive

exhaust system deteriated

Fail 29 Sep 2012 64,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 64,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2011 43,717 miles

temp fuel cap seals ok

Pass 24 Sep 2010 35,948 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 31,319 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 26,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,418 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 20,887 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 16,168 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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BG53 HSY is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HSY, 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 HSY registered?

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

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