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BG53 ETK

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,037 mi
Last recorded145,037 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 May 2017 145,037 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (front) (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (front) (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

exhaust rusty at rear

front tyre valves perished

Pass 12 May 2016 142,436 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust rusty

Fail 11 May 2016 142,435 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust rusty

Fail 16 May 2015 134,355 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

all tyres are deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2015 134,355 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

all tyres are deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2015 134,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s front tyre perishing and cracking.

n/s rear tyre perishing and cracking.

o/s front tyre perished and cracking.

o/s rear tyre perishing and cracking.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 127,148 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 127,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 May 2013 123,494 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 118,842 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 115,479 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 109,142 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 109,059 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 96,834 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 77,240 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 62,595 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 ETK is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ETK, 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 BG53 ETK registered?

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

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