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BN53 NOF

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

160,583 mi
Last recorded160,583 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 160,583 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 160,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 149,885 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 149,858 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 144,869 miles

Oil leak.

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 144,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak.

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 137,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside inner sill area slightly corroded.

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 137,941 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside inner sill area slightly corroded.

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 132,097 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 126,577 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 117,869 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 117,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 104,207 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing close to wear bars

Pass 23 Feb 2009 87,355 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 71,107 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 50,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 NOF is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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