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BJ53 ZNW

2003 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,683 mi
Last recorded57,683 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 ZNW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 57,683 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and tread close to 3 mm and tread blocks perished

Nearside Rear lower outer wheel arch surface corrosion

Nearside inner and outer sills surface corrosion

Offside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and tread close to 3 mm and tread blocks perished

Offside inner and outer sills surface corrosion

lower plastic sill covers fitted

under side of vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2019 57,683 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect check bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and tread close to 3 mm and tread blocks perished

Nearside Rear lower outer wheel arch surface corrosion

Nearside inner and outer sills surface corrosion

Offside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and tread close to 3 mm and tread blocks perished

Offside inner and outer sills surface corrosion

lower plastic sill covers fitted

under side of vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2018 50,042 miles

rust & corrosion in various places

slight play in o/s/f suspension

Fail 8 Aug 2018 50,039 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

rust & corrosion in various places

slight play in o/s/f suspension

Pass 8 Aug 2017 49,167 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 48,754 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 47,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 46,940 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail in n/s/r tyre (not repairable) and perishing

nail in o/s/f tyre and perishing

nail in o/s/r tyre (not repairable) and perishing

Pass 13 Aug 2013 45,926 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 44,657 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 43,258 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 41,493 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 39,612 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 39,612 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 37,576 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 37,576 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 35,065 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 30,449 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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BJ53 ZNW is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZNW, 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 BJ53 ZNW registered?

BJ53 ZNW is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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