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BN53 NVZ

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,841 mi
Last recorded135,841 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 NVZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 135,841 miles

Rear inner sills and outer wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2016 135,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 115,425 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s outer sills (5.2.6)

rear and front subframes corroded but not weak

Pass 6 Sep 2014 105,298 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 95,310 miles

handbrake lever has high travel but not reaching its reserve

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2013 95,177 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

handbrake lever has high travel but not reaching its reserve

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 88,779 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 82,621 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

screen scored by wiper.

Fail 24 Aug 2011 82,621 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

screen scored by wiper.

Pass 13 Aug 2010 74,448 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 62,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 62,174 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 47,729 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 32,808 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 18,715 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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BN53 NVZ is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BN53 NVZ, 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 BN53 NVZ registered?

BN53 NVZ is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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