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SW53 AKX

2003 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,912 mi
Last recorded107,912 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 AKX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 107,912 miles

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

brake pipes all slightly corroded at ends/nuts

Fail 20 Jan 2017 107,912 miles

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

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

brake pipes all slightly corroded at ends/nuts

Pass 21 Jan 2016 99,907 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 20 Jan 2016 99,907 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 28 Jan 2015 94,002 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear inner sills getting corroded bothe sides

Pass 30 Jan 2014 91,037 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 91,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front outer sills corroded and starting to get holes

Pass 28 Jan 2013 84,306 miles

both outer sills getting corroded and small hole on outer sill n/s front

exhaust asy getting corroded all over quite bad

Fail 28 Jan 2013 84,306 miles

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

both outer sills getting corroded and small hole on outer sill n/s front

exhaust asy getting corroded all over quite bad

Pass 26 Jan 2012 77,767 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 77,767 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 68,099 miles

front brakes just passed mot on brake balance, should be overhauled in future

n/s rear tyre getting worn

Pass 20 Jan 2010 58,915 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 51,113 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 42,151 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 42,151 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2007 32,746 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 32,746 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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SW53 AKX is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SW53 AKX, 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 SW53 AKX registered?

SW53 AKX is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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