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BG53 FWU

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,287 mi
Last recorded162,287 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 162,287 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both outer sills slight corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2018 162,287 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2017 157,276 miles

Offside Rear Lamp damaged

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 154,872 miles

off side rear lamp damage.

Fail 15 Feb 2016 154,872 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

off side rear lamp damage.

Pass 13 Feb 2015 150,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 150,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 141,172 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 141,172 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 127,644 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 113,895 miles

O/S/Front brake has slight bind

knocking/play in steering column erea.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 102,533 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 102,533 miles

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

Near side front brake disc pitted on inner face

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Off side front brake disc pitted on inner face

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 90,865 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 79,036 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 65,837 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 53,946 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 FWU is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FWU, 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 FWU registered?

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

Is BG53 FWU safe to buy?

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