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BK53 VZV

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,850 mi
Last recorded70,850 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 VZV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 70,850 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2015 70,834 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2015 70,722 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 63,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Aug 2014 63,362 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 53,833 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 46,396 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 39,768 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 39,760 miles

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

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

Front disc slightly lipped and rusty

N/s/r tyre has slight indent

o/s/r tyre has slight indent

rear disc are slightly rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2010 34,751 miles

slight play in steering column universal joint

Pass 21 Jan 2009 27,516 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 22,972 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 16,548 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 16,489 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)

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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BK53 VZV is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BK53 VZV, 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 BK53 VZV registered?

BK53 VZV is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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