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FM52 GBX

2002 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,802 mi
Last recorded92,802 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 GBX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 92,802 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 89,145 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 89,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 83,185 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 83,185 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 78,765 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 78,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 73,251 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 73,251 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 66,015 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 57,480 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 57,480 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 47,840 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 41,375 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 33,262 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 25,750 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 25,735 miles

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

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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FM52 GBX is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FM52 GBX, 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 FM52 GBX registered?

FM52 GBX is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 18 December 2002.

Is FM52 GBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 GBX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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