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BL03 FYV

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,850 mi
Last recorded158,850 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 FYV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 158,850 miles

Nearside front and rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Rear axle covered with under seal

Rear left and right trailing arm bush slightly deteriorating

Pass 23 Jan 2020 145,795 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorating

Offside Rear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorating

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2019 139,614 miles

offside front tyre has slight cracks on side wall

Fail 29 Jan 2019 139,614 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

offside front tyre has slight cracks on side wall

Pass 31 Jan 2018 78,057 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 131,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 130,579 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2016 130,579 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2015 129,355 miles

both outer sills corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2014 127,935 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 126,262 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 126,262 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 123,996 miles

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

o/s/f tyre deteriated

Fail 24 Jan 2013 123,967 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated, possible runflat damage

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 27 Jan 2012 121,136 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate damaged but dose not affect legibility

Pass 27 Jan 2012 121,136 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate damaged but dose not affect legibility

Pass 8 Jan 2011 105,677 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 94,415 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 80,506 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 80,491 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 65,783 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 65,783 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2006 32,518 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 32,518 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 FYV is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FYV, 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 FYV registered?

BL03 FYV is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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