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FE52 SDO

2002 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,616 mi
Last recorded143,616 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 SDO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 143,616 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage front number plate.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration underside panels and inner sills.

intermittant fault number plate light.

nearside rear tyre wearing low inner edge.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 124,968 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage tyre sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration underside components and outer sills.

noise steering column on operation.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 107,497 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides outer sills covered, unable to fully inspect

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 107,495 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides outer sills covered, unable to fully inspect

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 91,555 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 81,034 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 81,032 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 72,797 miles

O/s/f bottom rear ball joint boot split/loose

O/s/f tyre very worn on inside edge

O/s/r tyre low on tread & worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Nov 2008 61,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake pads low

Pass 11 Nov 2008 61,851 miles

Rear brake pads low

Pass 1 Nov 2007 50,749 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 50,749 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2006 37,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 37,288 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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FE52 SDO is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FE52 SDO, 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 FE52 SDO registered?

FE52 SDO is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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