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BF03 YCY

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,869 mi
Last recorded128,869 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 YCY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 128,869 miles

Offside Rear brake pads worn

Offside Rear tyre worn

TESTED WET WEATHER

underside has surface corrosion underside

Fail 1 Nov 2018 128,818 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear brake pads worn

Offside Rear tyre worn

TESTED WET WEATHER

underside has surface corrosion underside

Pass 8 Nov 2017 124,231 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front tyres worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted and front screen damaged and both sides outer sills surface corrosion and been repaired and undersides surface corrosion in places

Pass 14 Nov 2016 117,421 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

under trays fitted

under vehicle corrosion to exhaust, body and suspension components

Fail 11 Nov 2016 117,248 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

under trays fitted

under vehicle corrosion to exhaust, body and suspension components

Pass 6 Nov 2015

both outersills corroded

both sides floor to sill and rear closing sills corroded

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded and bushes worn

Fail 6 Nov 2015

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

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

both outersills corroded

both sides floor to sill and rear closing sills corroded

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded and bushes worn

Pass 29 Nov 2014 106,675 miles

chips in windscreen

Fail 29 Nov 2014 106,674 miles

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

205/55 r16 91v

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

chips in windscreen

Pass 17 May 2013 94,090 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 86,378 miles

imbalance on front brakes

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 12 May 2012 86,263 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

underside of vehicle all brake/steering/suspension components and outer sills corroded

Pass 15 May 2011 79,099 miles

front tyres worn low

rear undertray poorly secured

Fail 15 May 2011 79,099 miles

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

front tyres worn low

rear undertray poorly secured

Pass 8 May 2010 72,491 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 66,467 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 66,467 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2008 59,675 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 51,394 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 42,294 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 YCY is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YCY, 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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BF03 YCY is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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