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YW03 BFV

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,673 mi
Last recorded122,673 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 BFV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2017 122,673 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 112,446 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 112,439 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Rear x2 inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 102,842 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 92,255 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 80,513 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 80,512 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 74,020 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 66,178 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 66,178 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 57,351 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 24 Nov 2009 48,226 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 38,930 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 30,524 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 22,422 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 20,651 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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YW03 BFV is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YW03 BFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YW03 BFV registered?

YW03 BFV is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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