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BG53 KNP

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

176,942 mi
Last recorded176,942 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 KNP
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2020 176,942 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outre/inner sills corroded excessivly (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative adjuster broken at rear suspension (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened lower control arm corroded and holed excessivly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and inner sill corroded excessivly (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to chassis excessivly corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill corroded and holed excessivly (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill corroded and holed excessivly (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

extent corrosion all around boby of vehicle

nearside and offside outer sills in very poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2019 171,434 miles

Both front wheel arches corroded

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

General under vehicle corrosion

Offside Rear Outer Body corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and deformed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both sides, trailing suspension arms (Front) bushes deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust boxes trouser pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust system hangar broken

Fail 21 Mar 2019 171,434 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front wheel arches corroded

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

General under vehicle corrosion

Offside Rear Outer Body corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and deformed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both sides, trailing suspension arms (Front) bushes deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust boxes trouser pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust system hangar broken

Pass 21 Mar 2018 166,407 miles

Both front outer wings corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre deformed slightly on inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2018 166,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both front outer wings corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre deformed slightly on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2017 160,595 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 160,595 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 158,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 149,363 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 149,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 140,049 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 140,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 127,008 miles

both front tyres wearing inner & outter edges

Pass 8 Oct 2012 113,152 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 8 Oct 2012 146,241 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Oct 2011 102,269 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 96,269 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 87,651 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 77,137 miles

BOTH FRONT SUN VISORS DO NOT FOLD AWAY SECURELY

Pass 23 Nov 2007 68,790 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 53,068 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 53,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 KNP is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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