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BW03 FJV

2003 Mazda 6

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,225 mi
Last recorded141,225 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 FJV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2015 141,225 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 141,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 136,941 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

exhaust centre mount broken.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 130,434 miles

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

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

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

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

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

general under vehicle corrosion

rear wheel archs corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2012 130,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

general under vehicle corrosion

rear wheel archs corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2011 114,590 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 11 Jun 2011 114,590 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Off side rear brake disk corroded.

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 103,418 miles

damage to body work.

rear silencer has mounting rusted off but other mount still suports exhaust.

tread depths: n/s/f on 6mm, o/s/f 6mm, n/s/r on 3mm, o/s/r on 7mm.

tyre size: 205/50/16 87w.

Fail 12 Jun 2010 103,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

damage to body work.

rear silencer has mounting rusted off but other mount still suports exhaust.

tread depths: n/s/f on 5mm, o/s/f on 6mm, both rear on 7mm.

tyre size: 205/50/16 87w.

Pass 13 Jun 2009 92,897 miles

battery loose, corrosion to exhaust rear silencer, damage to n/s outer sill panel, slight corrosion and wear to o/s/f brake disc, slighht corrosion to n/s/r brake disc,

stone chip to front screen, o/s wiper blade split at end, slight deterioration to rear no plate, tyre tread depths; both front 7.0mm, n/s/r 7.0mm, o/s/r 6.0mm, 205/50/16w (v rated fitted to o/s/r )

Fail 12 Jun 2009 92,891 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

battery loose, corrosion to exhaust rear silencer, damage to n/s outer sill panel, slight corrosion and wear to o/s/f brake disc, slighht corrosion to n/s/r brake disc,

stone chip to front screen, o/s wiper blade split at end, slight deterioration to rear no plate, tyre tread depths; both front 7.0mm, n/s/r 7.0mm, o/s/r 6.0mm, 205/50/16w (v rated fitted to o/s/r )

Pass 9 May 2008 84,868 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 81,966 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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BW03 FJV is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BW03 FJV, 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 BW03 FJV registered?

BW03 FJV is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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