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BU03 UFM

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,292 mi
Last recorded114,292 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 UFM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 114,292 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 114,292 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 109,830 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 109,830 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 99,552 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 99,552 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside front tyre worn heavily on edges

Pass 7 Feb 2011 90,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

lower ball joint rubbers split

nail in offside rear tyre and tread generally low

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Feb 2010 79,387 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arm anti-vibration washers missing

Fail 3 Feb 2010 79,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arm anti-vibration washers missing

Pass 30 Jan 2009 69,166 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 61,633 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 52,479 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 43,827 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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BU03 UFM is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol 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 BU03 UFM, 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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BU03 UFM is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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