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BL03 FYS

2003 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

202,350 mi
Last recorded202,350 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 FYS
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 202,350 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

NS AND OSR LOWER ARMS CORRODED

NSR TYRE HAS NAIL IN INNER EDGE

OS AND NS REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES DETERIORATED

OSF CHASSIS CORRODED

OSF F LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR CORRODED

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2016 202,307 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings NSR OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OSR INNER SILL HOLED BY EXCESSIVE CORROSION (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp not working NSR STOP LIGHT (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OSR TYRE (4.1.D.1b)

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

NS AND OSR LOWER ARMS CORRODED

NSR TYRE HAS NAIL IN INNER EDGE

OS AND NS REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES DETERIORATED

OSF AND NSF TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT AND WEARING ON EDGES

OSF CHASSIS CORRODED

OSF F LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR CORRODED

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

OIL LEAK

Pass 15 Jun 2015 193,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2015 192,999 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) inappropriately repaired (2.3.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 184,805 miles

1.n/s/f tyre wear on inner edge 2.exhaust system corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2014 184,805 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

1.n/s/f tyre wear on inner edge 2.exhaust system corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 175,396 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 165,383 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 165,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 153,365 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 141,161 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 128,112 miles

Brake pads all round may require changing as low but estimate above limit of 1mm

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2008 114,431 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 100,068 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 75,405 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 75,405 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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BL03 FYS is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FYS, 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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BL03 FYS is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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