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BG53 EPL

2003 Mazda 6

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,853 mi
Last recorded95,853 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 EPL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 95,853 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front lower rear ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

offside front lower ball joints dust covers slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2015 95,806 miles

Nearside Rear Outer 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front lower rear ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

offside front lower ball joints dust covers slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2014 85,537 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 85,528 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

new pads fitted on nearside rear;offside rear has low brake reading,recommend attention to both rears

offside rear brake disc badly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2013 75,404 miles

both offside front bottom ball joint dust covers deteriorating

drivers window in op

minor damage to nearside rear inner lamp

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Oct 2013 75,404 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

both offside front bottom ball joint dust covers deteriorating

drivers window in op

minor damage to nearside rear inner lamp

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2012 74,380 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 66,266 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 63,117 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 57,299 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 57,299 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 48,112 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 39,107 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 28,788 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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BG53 EPL is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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