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BJ53 LBV

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,549 mi
Last recorded133,549 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 LBV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 133,549 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 133,500 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2016 127,310 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 127,305 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 120,131 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 120,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 110,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2015 110,684 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Both rear brakes dragging slightly

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake judder slightly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake dragging slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2014 100,897 miles

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

slight play in os rack arm/track rod end

Pass 24 Jan 2014 100,897 miles

slight play in os rack arm/track rod end

Pass 28 Jan 2013 88,064 miles

n/s/f/leveling device inop

rear wper split/washer inop

Fail 28 Jan 2013 88,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

n/s/f/leveling device inop

rear wper split/washer inop

Pass 25 Jan 2012 77,791 miles

NSF Brake binding slightly

NSR Brake disc corroded

OSF Brake disc pitted

Pass 25 Jan 2011 66,057 miles

n/s rear brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2011 66,057 miles

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

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

n/s rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2010 54,411 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 46,138 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

Fail 21 Feb 2009 46,138 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 7 Feb 2008 38,140 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 38,137 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 27,716 miles

both front tyres worn and on limit today

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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BJ53 LBV is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BJ53 LBV, 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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BJ53 LBV is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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