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SW03 TWF

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

102,610 mi
Last recorded102,610 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 TWF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2017 102,610 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 93,807 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 93,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area holed (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 84,852 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 84,684 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)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 77,479 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 69,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front wiper blades split

Pass 23 Aug 2012 62,300 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 62,300 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 56,775 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 56,775 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 50,671 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 50,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

off-side rear brake disc corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 10 Aug 2009 43,718 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 7 Aug 2008 35,069 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 35,069 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 24,662 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 24,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 16,247 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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SW03 TWF is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 TWF, 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 SW03 TWF registered?

SW03 TWF is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is SW03 TWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW03 TWF shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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