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BG53 KYB

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

164,418 mi
Last recorded164,418 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 KYB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 164,418 miles

Advise; both front & rear inner / outer body sill starting to corrode / chassis rails corroded / floor pan corroded .

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened [both sides] (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [both sides @ inner body sill via trailing arm] (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 164,323 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to both inner and outer body sills, floorpans, chassis rails, front and rear subframes, and suspension components, etc

Pass 16 Mar 2017 161,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack, perish and wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion to suspension components

old repairs to both body sills

plastic underbody shield insecure

tailgate struts defective

Pass 18 Mar 2016 155,632 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Steering rack has slight play

Fail 17 Mar 2016 155,632 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Steering rack has slight play

Fail 1 Mar 2016 155,353 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired RUBBING ON DRIVE SHAFT (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded DOORSILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 150,704 miles

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

corrosion to offside and nearside inner and outer sills

Fail 5 Mar 2015 150,704 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

corrosion to offside and nearside inner and outer sills

Fail 6 Dec 2014 150,672 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside/offside outer sill/s are badly corroded

rear brake pad/s appear to be low

sill covers are fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

vehicle badly corroded on underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Nov 2013 140,604 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2013 140,604 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2012 133,806 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

engine management fault as indicated by the warning lamp

rattle from inside of rear silencer box

Fail 3 Nov 2012 133,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

engine management fault as indicated by the warning lamp

rattle from inside of rear silencer box

Pass 8 Oct 2011 125,155 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2010 119,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 106,450 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 89,933 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 72,896 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 54,377 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 KYB is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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