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BJ53 ZPO

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,864 mi
Last recorded174,864 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 ZPO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2017 174,864 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion Sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F brake slightly binding

N/S/R tyre wearing bold inner edge

O/S outer sill corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

under vehicle and inner sills corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 172,890 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 172,876 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Yellow marked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Yellow marked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 169,670 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 166,216 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 160,042 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 160,039 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 150,470 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 150,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 130,363 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Aug 2009 121,552 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 107,249 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 107,239 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 82,645 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 60,228 miles

front tyres low on inner edges.

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 ZPO is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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