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FE52 SFZ

2002 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,107 mi
Last recorded85,107 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 SFZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 85,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

both rear wheel arches becoming corroded

n/s/r tyre becoming perished

Pass 5 Sep 2014 81,714 miles

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

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

o/s/f window not open

Fail 27 Aug 2014 81,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f window not open

Pass 18 Sep 2013 78,590 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s rack gaiter damp

Pass 26 Sep 2012 73,093 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 73,082 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 67,983 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/f window not open

Pass 31 Aug 2010 62,801 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre has one section that is very low on tread

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear exhaust bracket broken away from silencer

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 8 Sep 2009 55,905 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 48,088 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 40,304 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 29,466 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 5 Sep 2005 18,500 miles

Nearside Rear 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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FE52 SFZ is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FE52 SFZ, 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 SFZ registered?

FE52 SFZ is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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