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BK53 ZVJ

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

228,317 mi
Last recorded228,317 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 ZVJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2014 228,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs are corroded and had slight fluctuation on the brake test

Pass 8 Dec 2014 228,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs are corroded and had slight fluctuation on the brake test

Pass 9 Dec 2013 222,188 miles

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

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

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

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

small cut in nearside rear tyre

small cut in offside reartyre

Fail 4 Nov 2013 219,246 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under body corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2012 197,797 miles

brake judder from front brakes

front number plate backing starting to come away

n/s/r reflector damaged

n/s/r tyre low on tread on outer edges

o/s outer washer jet not hitting screen

Pass 2 Dec 2011 169,808 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear discs are worn

Fail 2 Dec 2011 169,808 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear discs are worn

Pass 3 Dec 2010 141,538 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 108,825 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 78,695 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 78,692 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 51,126 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 40,183 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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BK53 ZVJ is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZVJ, 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 ZVJ registered?

BK53 ZVJ is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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