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BN53 NMV

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,031 mi
Last recorded128,031 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2013 128,031 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/S rear brake starting to bind

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 127,967 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear wheel arches has corossion

surface rust on front and rear suspension components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 118,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 111,229 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Nov 2010 103,172 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 92,828 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 82,796 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 82,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 73,677 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 68,761 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 NMV is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol 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 NMV, 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 NMV registered?

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

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