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SW52 FZR

2003 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,514 mi
Last recorded112,514 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 FZR
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 112,514 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 103,551 miles

Exhaust Rusty

Offside Rear Wheel noisey when rotated

Outersill Covers Fitted

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

Underside generally rusty & soft in places

Fail 20 Feb 2017 103,324 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust Rusty

Offside Rear Wheel noisey when rotated

Outersill Covers Fitted

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

Underside generally rusty & soft in places

Pass 10 Mar 2016 92,870 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 92,870 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 77,801 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 85,147 miles

Nearside Rear Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on the edges

rear axle unit corroded slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2014 74,976 miles

exhaust rear box heat shield loose

Fail 19 Feb 2014 74,976 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

exhaust rear box heat shield loose

Pass 22 Feb 2013 63,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 54,674 miles

Exhaust rear box bracket broken/insecure

Rear brake disks corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Feb 2012 54,674 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust rear box bracket broken/insecure

Rear brake disks corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Feb 2011 45,548 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 39,832 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 39,832 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 35,679 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 30,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Jan 2008 30,692 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 25,201 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 20,509 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)

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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SW52 FZR is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SW52 FZR, 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 SW52 FZR registered?

SW52 FZR is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is SW52 FZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW52 FZR shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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