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SW53 BBF

2003 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,226 mi
Last recorded73,226 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 683,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 BBF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 73,226 miles

unable to see or check correctly n/s o/s rear inner brake pads with wheels fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2012 65,479 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 65,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

both front tyres low on edges

front discs corroded

wiper blades split x3

Pass 1 Sep 2011 58,182 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 51,722 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2009 45,482 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 45,482 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 37,054 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 1 Sep 2007 28,703 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 20,726 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 20,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SW53 BBF is a 2003 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SW53 BBF, 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 SW53 BBF registered?

SW53 BBF is a 2003 Mazda 6, first registered on 4 November 2003.

Is SW53 BBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW53 BBF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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