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BG53 ETV

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,716 mi
Last recorded107,716 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 ETV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 107,716 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side (6.1.A.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side by suspension arm bracket (6.1.A.1)

Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side sill (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

there is grease on brake pipe we are not able to properly test it

Fail 7 Nov 2016 107,709 miles

Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both side sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side (6.1.A.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side by suspension arm bracket (6.1.A.1)

Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side sill (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

there is grease on brake pipe we are not able to properly test it

Pass 6 Oct 2015 96,120 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 96,004 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings ns outer sill, front & rear (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings os outer sill, front & rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion both inner sills front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion front to rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

nsr tyre outer wall deteriorated

osr brake disc poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2014 94,056 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

REAR TYRES BLCOPKING ON TREAD

Fail 22 Sep 2014 94,055 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

REAR TYRES BLCOPKING ON TREAD

SMEAR ON BOTH WIPERS

Pass 19 Sep 2013 91,826 miles

both rear tyres inner edge slight flat spots

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 24 Sep 2012 87,648 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 79,327 miles

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Sep 2010 70,011 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 59,576 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 51,799 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 43,415 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 31,966 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 ETV is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ETV, 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 ETV registered?

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

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