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BF03 YDW

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,098 mi
Last recorded125,098 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 YDW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2014 125,098 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 125,098 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 116,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

other areas of corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2013 116,753 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

other areas of corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2012 107,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 107,382 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 95,681 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

nearside front lower bush collar missing and offside badly corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2011 95,601 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both rear tyres worn on edges

nearside front lower bush collar missing and offside badly corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2010 83,368 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 70,322 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2008 56,946 miles

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

both front tyre getting low in tread

driver side sun viser loose

Pass 14 Jun 2007 42,475 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 31,650 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 YDW is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel 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 YDW, 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 YDW registered?

BF03 YDW is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 18 May 2003.

Is BF03 YDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 YDW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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