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SW03 MKG

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

93,349 mi
Last recorded93,349 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 MKG
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2020 93,349 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 92,304 miles

Engine oil low

Rear brake discs in poor condition and noisy

extensive corrosion to front and rear suspension componants

Pass 25 Jun 2018 90,495 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 90,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 88,721 miles

Offside Front Inner sill has small hole but not in a prescribed area

Rust on various suspension units and body panels under car

all brake pipe ferules starting to rust

Fail 14 Jun 2017 63,254 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Inner sill has small hole but not in a prescribed area

Rust on various suspension units and body panels under car

all brake pipe ferules starting to rust

Pass 8 Jun 2016 86,178 miles

corrosion starting in near side sill and various body panels and componants.

Fail 1 Jun 2016 86,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill adjacent lower seat belt mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

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

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

corrosion starting in near side sill and various body panels and componants.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 83,812 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 81,720 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 81,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 79,691 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 78,237 miles

damage on the nearside rear door and wing

Fail 7 Jun 2012 78,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

damage on the nearside rear door and wing

Pass 4 Jun 2011 76,199 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 76,190 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 74,230 miles

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

both rear tyres low tread on outer edges

front no:plate dirty

Fail 2 Jun 2009 72,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

front number plate has water damage..

Pass 2 Jun 2009 72,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

front number plate has water damage..

Pass 4 Jun 2008 71,077 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 61,615 miles

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

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

slight knock from steering.

unable to check inner wings,rear suspension and engine compartment due to plastic covers.

Fail 25 Jul 2007 61,549 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Unable to inspect inner wings, rear suspension and engine compartment due to plastic covers.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 44,785 miles

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

unable to check under or above engine due to plastic covers fitted.

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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SW03 MKG is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SW03 MKG, 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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SW03 MKG is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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