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BP03 DRX

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

82,856 mi
Last recorded82,856 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 DRX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 82,856 miles

6,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Hanger broken off rear section of exhaust and corroded badly at joins.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering leak from hose.

Fail 1 May 2024 82,822 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

6,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Hanger broken off rear section of exhaust and corroded badly at joins.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering leak from hose.

Pass 26 Apr 2023 79,807 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Apr 2023 79,792 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened o/s/r inner holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Apr 2022 75,774 miles

Both rear suspension arms corroded.

Bracket broken off rear section of exhaust and corroded in places.

Heat shield loose around catalyst.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside front wing corroed.

Pass 14 May 2021 71,820 miles

All exhaust joins are corroded.

Exhaust corroded.

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 May 2021 71,813 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing Front arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All exhaust joins are corroded.

Exhaust corroded.

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 68,096 miles

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 19 Jun 2020 68,096 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn low on edges.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 19 Jul 2019 62,297 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 62,297 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2018 57,328 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 52,131 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 46,360 miles

6000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Exhaust system corroded at joins.

Heat shield loose around spare wheel well under vehicle.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 39,945 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 35,123 miles

Offside wiper blade split

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 35,123 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside wiper blade split

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 27,291 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 24,526 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 20,763 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 12,530 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 10,563 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 9,400 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 9,338 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 9,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BP03 DRX is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BP03 DRX, 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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BP03 DRX is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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