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BK03 CEX

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,797 mi
Last recorded101,797 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 CEX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2020 101,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 93,519 miles

Front brake pads low

Offside Front Lower suspension arm bush worn

Offside Front wheel arch corroding

both rear inner lower sills corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2019 93,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front brake pads low

Offside Front Lower suspension arm bush worn

Offside Front wheel arch corroding

both rear inner lower sills corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 85,886 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 85,886 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 76,898 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 73,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar droplink has one plastic retainer missing

Pass 24 Mar 2015 71,392 miles

NSF droplink one retainer missing

NSR Brakes binding

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

OSR Droplink 3 of 4 plastic retainers missing

Pass 6 Mar 2014 66,481 miles

nsr shocker weeping

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

rear laterial arms front bushes worn

Fail 14 Mar 2013 64,418 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 64,418 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 61,857 miles

front number plate water ingress

tyres wearing uneven

Pass 24 Mar 2011 57,878 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 53,291 miles

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

advise nearside front tyre worn on outer edge (2mm)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 48,194 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2008 40,825 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 32,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 32,105 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 23,456 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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BK03 CEX is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BK03 CEX, 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 BK03 CEX registered?

BK03 CEX is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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