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BP52 AKZ

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,699 mi
Last recorded85,699 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 AKZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 85,699 miles

Front of offside outer sill panel is corroded, this is not a prescribed area.

Rear suspension subframe and associated arms etc. are showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 25 Feb 2014 85,699 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front of offside outer sill panel is corroded, this is not a prescribed area.

Rear suspension subframe and associated arms etc. are showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 81,493 miles

advise air bag light on on dash display at time of test

advise both front tyres low on very inner edges

wheel arch covers fitted to rear wheel arches

Fail 22 Feb 2013 81,487 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

wheel arch covers fitted to rear wheel arches

Pass 31 Jan 2012 76,413 miles

corrosion to exhaust

front suspenion anti vibration weights missing

front tyres have cuts & wearing on edges

surface corrosion to rear suspenion

Fail 30 Jan 2012 76,410 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

front suspenion anti vibration weights missing

front tyres have cuts & wearing on edges

surface corrosion to rear suspenion

Pass 15 Feb 2011 71,043 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 71,041 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 64,536 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 57,549 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 49,044 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 39,054 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 29,799 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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BP52 AKZ is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BP52 AKZ, 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 BP52 AKZ registered?

BP52 AKZ is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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