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FD52 ZXL

2002 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,493 mi
Last recorded105,493 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 ZXL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 105,493 miles

Both inner drop sills corroded

O/s/r brake sticking slightly

O/s/r wheel arch corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2015 105,493 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both inner drop sills corroded

O/s/r brake sticking slightly

O/s/r wheel arch corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 95,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body and under body corrosion

osf ball joint dust cover repaired by silicone

Fail 12 Apr 2014 95,599 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body and under body corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2013 83,234 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2013 83,234 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 75,285 miles

exhaust middle section corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r outer sills beginning to corrode

rear brake pads low

Fail 26 Mar 2012 75,285 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

exhaust middle section corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on edges

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm and worn on edges

o/s/r and n/s/r outer sills beginning to corrode

o/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and perishing

rear brake pads low

Pass 1 Apr 2011 62,402 miles

exhaust rear box hanger snapped [still secure]

n/s/r tyre tread 3mm and wearing on outer edge

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Mar 2010 50,267 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 50,267 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 44,262 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 44,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 2 Apr 2008 40,690 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 31,087 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 20,859 miles

nearside front windscreen wiper split not affecting view of the road

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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FD52 ZXL is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 78,488 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 FD52 ZXL, 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 24 years old, this Mazda 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FD52 ZXL registered?

FD52 ZXL is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is FD52 ZXL safe to buy?

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