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BN53 NKG

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,377 mi
Last recorded168,377 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 NKG
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 168,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 163,634 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 163,634 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 154,351 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 149,515 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 149,515 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 143,367 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 135,574 miles

Offside Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2014 129,539 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 129,321 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 122,881 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 122,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 114,325 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 106,142 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 100,192 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 100,192 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 91,087 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 76,567 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 70,112 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 52,882 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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BN53 NKG is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN53 NKG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN53 NKG registered?

BN53 NKG is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BN53 NKG safe to buy?

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