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BL03 FYW

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

141,220 mi
Last recorded141,220 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2016 141,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat mounting (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear tyre worn low on outer shoulder.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 118,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 118,499 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 102,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2014 102,487 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 94,753 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre has cut in side wall but not showing ply or cords and wearing on edges

Fail 1 May 2013 94,753 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2012 88,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat o/s/rear , as above.

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 88,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat o/s/rear , as above.

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 79,194 miles

front registration plate slightly damaged

Fail 25 Nov 2010 79,168 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2009 69,072 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 69,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

electronic headlamp adjuster offside noisy

Pass 21 Nov 2008 60,169 miles

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

Fail 20 Nov 2008 60,169 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 21 Nov 2007 50,718 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 41,829 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 FYW is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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

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