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BJ53 ZPK

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,269 mi
Last recorded84,269 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 84,269 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 83,164 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 83,164 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 82,608 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 30 Jul 2015 82,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2014 81,533 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Jul 2014 81,414 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2013 73,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

child seat in front

nearside front tyre wearing inner & outer edges

offside front tyre wearing inner & outer edges

Pass 10 Aug 2012 68,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 68,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 63,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside front tyre starting to wear outer edge

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 3 Aug 2010 59,635 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside front tyre starting to wear outer edge

offside front tyre starting to wear outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly & cracking outer wall

Pass 8 Aug 2009 49,117 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 49,117 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 37,333 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 31,820 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 23,758 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 ZPK is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZPK, 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 ZPK registered?

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

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