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971 NBM

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,685 mi
Last recorded38,685 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration971 NBM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2025 38,685 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 37,646 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 36,942 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 36,318 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 35,594 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 35,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 33,367 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 31,475 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 30,405 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 27,408 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 25,046 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 22,977 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 20,949 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 19,476 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 17,899 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 15,611 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 13,428 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 11,722 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 8,999 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 7,371 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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971 NBM is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 971 NBM, 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 971 NBM registered?

971 NBM is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is 971 NBM safe to buy?

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