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BG53 HKV

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,575 mi
Last recorded114,575 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 HKV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 114,575 miles

n/s/f tyre is devoid of tread at inner edge

surface corrosion underbody

Fail 16 Nov 2015 114,575 miles

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

n/s/f tyre is devoid of tread at inner edge

surface corrosion underbody

Pass 19 Nov 2014 105,885 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

corrosion evident to underside and rear wheel arch areas

slight brake drag on offside front

Fail 19 Nov 2014 105,885 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

corrosion evident to underside and rear wheel arch areas

slight brake drag on offside front

Pass 15 Nov 2013 99,842 miles

REAAR SUSPENSION ARMS ARE HEAVILY CORRODED,HOWEVER CANNOT ASCERTAIN WEAKENING

dual mass flywheel noise emunating from gearbox area

rear pads are low

surface corrosion underbody/sills/suspension

Fail 14 Nov 2013 99,841 miles

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

REAAR SUSPENSION ARMS ARE HEAVILY CORRODED,HOWEVER CANNOT ASCERTAIN WEAKENING

dual mass flywheel noise emunating from gearbox area

rear pads are low

surface corrosion underbody/sills/suspension

Pass 21 Nov 2012 90,390 miles

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

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

slihgt restricted movment at frot hub

Pass 18 Nov 2011 73,819 miles

considerable damage to nearside of vehicle door operation unaltered......

Fail 18 Nov 2011 73,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

considerable damage to nearside of vehicle door operation unaltered......

Pass 12 Nov 2010 56,562 miles

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

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

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

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

note slight binebing n/s rear hub

Pass 14 Nov 2009 40,132 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 32,990 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 28,891 miles

nearside front tyre side wall

Fail 22 Nov 2007 28,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 24 Nov 2006 25,920 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 25,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HKV is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel 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 HKV, 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 HKV registered?

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

Is BG53 HKV safe to buy?

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