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BN53 NLU

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,667 mi
Last recorded103,667 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 NLU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 103,667 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 103,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 97,299 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 97,299 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven nearside slow (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2015 90,899 miles

corrosion n/s an o/s outer sills

corrosion of n/s/r wheel arch

corrosion suspension/chassis

o/s/f tyre worn down on edges of tread

rear exhaust hanger detatched to rear silencer

some damage/cuts in o/s/f tyre side wall

excessive corrosion to n/s/f outer sill/holed

Fail 18 Nov 2015 90,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure drop link (2.4.G.1)

corrosion of n/s/r wheel arch

corrosion suspension/chassis

corrosion n/s an o/s outer sills

o/s/f tyre worn down on edges of tread

rear exhaust hanger detatched to rear silencer

some damage/cuts in o/s/f tyre side wall

excessive corrosion to n/s/f outer sill/holed

Pass 4 Dec 2014 82,795 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 73,604 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 73,597 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 65,891 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 58,359 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 58,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

excessive corrosion to o/s/f brake disc

Pass 18 Nov 2010 50,343 miles

front discs corroded on the inner face

Pass 20 Nov 2009 43,154 miles

damaged to o/s/f tyre side wall/rim protector bald on inner edge of tread

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge of tread

recommend replace n/s/f and o/s/f tyres

Pass 12 Nov 2008 37,102 miles

damaged to n/s/f and o/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 7 Nov 2007 30,664 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 24,550 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 NLU is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NLU, 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 NLU registered?

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

Is BN53 NLU safe to buy?

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