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BG53 HKZ

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,858 mi
Last recorded117,858 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 117,858 miles

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Most suspension component corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement toe arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 117,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached toe adjustment arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 106,533 miles

rust on sill and subframe

tyres perished

Fail 27 Apr 2018 106,496 miles

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

rust on sill and subframe

tyres perished

Fail 3 Oct 2017 106,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm insecure lock nuts loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

4 x tyre valves perished

Offside Rear tyre perished and bald inner edge

surface rust on sills and subframe

Pass 10 Sep 2016 100,292 miles

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

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

all rear suspension bushes starting to perish

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2016 100,285 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

all rear suspension bushes starting to perish

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 92,465 miles

Front and rear subframes are corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2015 92,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front and rear subframes are corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2014 84,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 84,828 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 80,491 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 73,067 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 69,112 miles

nearside rear tyre is wearing on inner tread

Pass 11 Sep 2010 59,665 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 49,260 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 37,469 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 28,156 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 23,628 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 HKZ is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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