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BN53 NKW

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,012 mi
Last recorded100,012 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 NKW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 100,012 miles

Knocking Noise heard when driving

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle has corrosion all round chassis and sill areas

play detected at steering wheel

Pass 28 Jun 2017 94,668 miles

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

Slight play detected at steering wheel

Vehicle has corrosion around chassis and sills

Fail 28 Jun 2017 94,668 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer (6.1.B.2)

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

Slight play detected at steering wheel

Vehicle has corrosion around chassis and sills

Fail 9 Jun 2017 94,597 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f bumper damaged causing sharp edges

Pass 27 May 2016 89,052 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2016 89,052 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 83,087 miles

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

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

Vehicle has corrosion all round parts and chassis

Pass 29 May 2014 78,087 miles

Corrosion around sills and underneath body components and subframe

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

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

knocking noise coming from steering

Pass 21 May 2013 71,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2012 66,255 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 62,268 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 55,495 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)

Pass 13 May 2009 48,357 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)

Pass 23 May 2008 40,088 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 39,968 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 20,649 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 NKW is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NKW, 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 NKW registered?

BN53 NKW is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is BN53 NKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 NKW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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