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BU03 UFW

2003 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,727 mi
Last recorded126,727 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 UFW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 126,727 miles

N/S + O/S door sill corroded inner side

Fail 27 Oct 2018 126,727 miles

N/S + O/S door sill corroded inner side

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 122,897 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 122,897 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 118,285 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel arches corroding

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (2.4.G.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 114,993 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 112,469 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 104,374 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 104,374 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 104,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s front tyre cut in tread but not to cords

Pass 20 Jul 2011 87,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

front discs slightly corroded

near side front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2010 73,210 miles

near side front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

off side front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 21 Jul 2010 73,210 miles

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

near side front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

off side front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2009 58,881 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 58,878 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 52,439 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 40,925 miles

water damage to front number plate

Pass 1 Nov 2006 28,276 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 28,276 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 23,506 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 23,503 miles

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

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 UFW is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel 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 BU03 UFW, 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 BU03 UFW registered?

BU03 UFW is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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