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BT03 GWW

2003 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

159,301 mi
Last recorded159,301 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 GWW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 159,301 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure BOTTOM OF WING (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose HAS TAPE ROUND MIRROR BUT NOT LIKELY TO FALL OFF (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDER SIDE HAS CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 159,238 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL NEAR REAR TRAILING ARM BUSH MOUNTING (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL NEAR JACKING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body not fully secure BOTTOM OF WING (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose HAS TAPE ROUND MIRROR BUT NOT LIKELY TO FALL OFF (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDER SIDE HAS CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 149,720 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Wheel arches badly corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2017 149,707 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at offside (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at nearside (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Wheel arches badly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2016 141,752 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to nearside front wheel arch

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

corrosion to offside front wheel arch

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

nearside front wiperblade smearing screen

offside front wiperblade smearing screen

Fail 22 Jun 2016 141,727 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to nearside front wheel arch

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

corrosion to offside front wheel arch

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

nearside front wiperblade smearing screen

offside front wiperblade smearing screen

Pass 7 Jul 2015 132,531 miles

all wheel arches corroded

offside sill corroded but not in prescribe area

Fail 30 Jun 2015 132,379 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

all wheel arches corroded

offside sill corroded but not in prescribe area

Pass 1 Jul 2014 124,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all wheel arches corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2014 124,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all wheel arches corroded

offside and nearside sills corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 115,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 115,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 10,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded.

offfside rear wheel arch corroded.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 10,761 miles

nearside rear wheel arch corroded.

offfside rear wheel arch corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 100,660 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust mounting broken away from the pipe./exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 17 Jun 2010 94,110 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside exhaust mountain broken

Fail 17 Jun 2010 94,110 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside exhaust mountain broken

Pass 19 Jun 2009 86,943 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 73,946 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 59,918 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 45,589 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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BT03 GWW is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BT03 GWW, 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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BT03 GWW is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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