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BF03 YAX

2003 Mazda 6

Yellow Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,712 mi
Last recorded123,712 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 YAX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 123,712 miles

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

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

corrosion to underbody

n/s/f tyre cuts / perished on inner sidewall

Fail 4 Jul 2014 123,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

corrosion to underbody

n/s/f tyre cuts / perished on inner sidewall

Pass 26 Jun 2013 114,371 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust rusty at joint

Fail 25 Jun 2013 114,360 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust rusty at joint

Pass 14 Apr 2012 105,514 miles

Nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly corroded on top edge

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing unevenly

Nearside front tyre has cut on inner sidewall no cords exposed

Nearside rear tyre has cut on inner sidewall no cords exposed

Rear brake padds approx 70% worn

Fail 11 Apr 2011 91,555 miles

Air-bag light on dash

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

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2011 91,555 miles

Air-bag light on dash

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2010 79,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 69,105 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 69,105 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front brake dragging

Pass 21 Apr 2008 49,659 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 39,129 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 27,616 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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BF03 YAX is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Yellow with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BF03 YAX, 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 BF03 YAX registered?

BF03 YAX is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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