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BN53 NPA

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

41,761 mi
Last recorded41,761 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 NPA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 41,761 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 37,106 miles

some imbalance rear brakes

Pass 13 Feb 2015 35,164 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 35,162 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 321,126 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 32,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 25,344 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chip in windscreen offside

general under body and suspension components corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2011 20,512 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 20,512 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil level very low

Pass 27 Sep 2010 14,733 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 14,710 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil level on minimum

Pass 10 Oct 2009 9,133 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 5,002 miles

chip in windscreen o/s

Pass 6 Oct 2007 43,319 miles

exhaust corroded

front pads appear low

rear pads appear low

Fail 6 Oct 2007 43,319 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

front pads appear low

rear pads appear low

Pass 13 Oct 2006 37,921 miles

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 NPA is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue 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 NPA, 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 NPA registered?

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

Is BN53 NPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 NPA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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