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BC03 DFZ

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

110,068 mi
Last recorded110,068 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 DFZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2015 110,068 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on wiper not moving. (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing off on outer edge,s. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 108,466 miles

Rear outer wheel arches corroded but no sharp edge,s.

Slight marks on windscreen in zone A but not obstructing drivers view.

Fail 29 Aug 2014 108,461 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear outer wheel arches corroded but no sharp edge,s.

Slight marks on windscreen in zone A but not obstructing drivers view.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 103,681 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 103,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 97,362 miles

front brake pads getting low

off side rear tyre getting low in tread

Fail 30 Aug 2012 97,361 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

front brake pads getting low

off side rear tyre getting low in tread

Pass 25 Aug 2011 94,521 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 94,521 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 86,643 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 76,977 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 76,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 68,017 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 58,448 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 44,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 44,967 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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BC03 DFZ is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BC03 DFZ, 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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BC03 DFZ is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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