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BX03 TVU

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,557 mi
Last recorded187,557 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 TVU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 187,557 miles

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

General Under-Body Corrosion

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 172,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 172,135 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 161,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 161,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 148,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

o/s wiper poor

Fail 3 Apr 2014 148,556 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs ok

n/s h/brake low

o/s wiper poor

Pass 24 Apr 2013 135,949 miles

both inner sills corroded

both sub frames corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2013 135,900 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both inner sills corroded

both sub frames corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 127,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Apr 2012 126,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2011 117,075 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 103,745 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 96,305 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 88,067 miles

engine under tray fitted , front brake discs worn/corroded , surface corrosion to exhaust , rear brake discs corroded/worn/pads worn low , n/s/r tyre cracking badly in tread wearing on edges

Fail 24 Apr 2008 88,067 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine under tray fitted , front brake discs worn/corroded , surface corrosion to exhaust , rear brake discs corroded/worn/pads worn low , n/s/r tyre cracking badly in tread wearing on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2007 77,726 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine management light on

n s r tyre has slight cut on edge

Pass 6 Apr 2006 67,635 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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BX03 TVU is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX03 TVU, 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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BX03 TVU is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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