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BL03 FYJ

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,998 mi
Last recorded126,998 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 FYJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 126,998 miles

Engine tray fitted, sub-frame inspection not possible

Exhaust showing signs of wear

R/o/side tyre worn

Rear brake discs worn

Sills heavily undersealed

Fail 13 Nov 2017 117,764 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer & inner sill areas (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Engine tray fitted, sub-frame inspection not possible

Exhaust showing signs of wear

R/o/side tyre worn

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Dec 2016 118,004 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 110,671 miles

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

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 102,734 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 102,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 96,541 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2013 96,527 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2012 74,153 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 74,153 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 54,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2010 44,427 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN AND ON LEGAL LIMIT TODAY

wiper blades poor

Fail 15 Nov 2010 44,427 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN AND ON LEGAL LIMIT TODAY

wiper blades poor

Pass 13 Nov 2009 37,736 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 30,367 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 30,363 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 24,927 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 18,694 miles

both front tyres wearing near limit

offside front brake disc in poor condition

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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BL03 FYJ is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BL03 FYJ, 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 BL03 FYJ registered?

BL03 FYJ is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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