CarVerify

Free Car Check

BN53 NVV

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,863 mi
Last recorded102,863 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 NVV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 102,863 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 102,863 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear wheel arches slight surface corrosion.

underbody surface rust.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 99,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers small splits

rear exhaust mounting cracked

under body rust

Fail 14 Aug 2013 99,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wipers small splits

rear exhaust mounting cracked

under body rust

Pass 13 Aug 2012 96,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mountings corroded

front side lights dull

under body rust

Fail 13 Aug 2012 96,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mountings corroded

front side lights dull

under body rust

Pass 28 Jul 2011 92,055 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under body rust

Fail 21 Jul 2011 92,053 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under body rust

Pass 2 Jul 2010 82,400 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

high level brake light not working

slight under body corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2010 82,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside 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)

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

high level brake light not working

slight under body corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2009 68,872 miles

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2009 68,872 miles

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2008 55,803 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 46,669 miles

Nearside 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 25 Sep 2006 35,000 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
Full Mazda 6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BN53 NVV is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN53 NVV?

You can check the full history of BN53 NVV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN53 NVV registered?

BN53 NVV is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is BN53 NVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 NVV shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN53 NVV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BN53 NVV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.