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BG53 EPJ

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,580 mi
Last recorded152,580 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 EPJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 152,580 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 152,573 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger bracket broke (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 138,071 miles

both rear sills and arches corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2016 138,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

both rear sills and arches corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 125,290 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 125,112 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 107,875 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 107,875 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 90,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 90,321 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 76,151 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 62,907 miles

nsr inner sill surface corrosion

osr inner sill surface corrosion

slight movement in steering rack

surface corrosion on front suspension and subframe

surface corrosion on rear suspension and subframe

Pass 22 Sep 2010 57,099 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 51,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 51,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 43,464 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 35,039 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 27,827 miles

unable to see front brake pads to inspect properly

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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BG53 EPJ is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG53 EPJ, 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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BG53 EPJ is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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