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BN53 NMF

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,157 mi
Last recorded172,157 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 NMF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 172,157 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and inner sills on both sides corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sub-frames corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heavy surface corrosion on all suspension components both front and rear

various rubber boots and bushes front and rear worn and deteriorated with age

Pass 3 Oct 2019 162,878 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all welding repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle underside very corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2019 162,849 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all welding repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle underside very corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2018 156,361 miles

vehicle underside very corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2018 156,250 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle underside very corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2017 148,865 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 141,130 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 141,066 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 134,491 miles

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2014 123,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to some suspension parts

nearside front tyre has cuts in the side wall and tread getting low

offside front tyre worn on outter edge

offside rear tyre perished and cut

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 12 Sep 2014 123,651 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to some suspension parts

nearside front tyre has cuts in the side wall and tread getting low

offside front tyre worn on outter edge

offside rear tyre perished and cut

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 10 Oct 2013 114,244 miles

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Oct 2013 114,244 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Sep 2012 102,531 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 102,530 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

one washer jet blocked on both sides

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 87,912 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Sep 2011 87,912 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Sep 2010 75,062 miles

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 21 Sep 2009 62,090 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 62,090 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 50,008 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 50,008 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 35,022 miles

offside headlamp remote not operating

wipers deteriorating

Pass 28 Sep 2006 26,682 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 NMF is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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