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BN53 NLR

2003 Mazda 6

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,344 mi
Last recorded80,344 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 NLR
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 80,344 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 73,363 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 73,363 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 68,906 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 68,901 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 60,807 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 49,935 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 35,884 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 24,267 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 24,126 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 NLR is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BN53 NLR, 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 BN53 NLR registered?

BN53 NLR is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is BN53 NLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 NLR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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