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FV52 FTX

2002 Mazda 6

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,622 mi
Last recorded138,622 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 FTX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2015 138,622 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside outer sill at front end holed and corroded.

Pass 13 Dec 2013 129,562 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 129,355 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 118,182 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 118,180 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

screw in tread of nearside rear tyre.

Pass 7 Dec 2011 105,507 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 94,220 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 94,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 81,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

clip broken n\s\f wiper blade

oil over full

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 10 Dec 2008 71,132 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 60,557 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 60,557 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

all rubber bushes on rear axle starting to crack

corrosion evident to underside of car

slight damage to rear n/plate

Pass 21 Dec 2006 46,357 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 31,533 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 31,501 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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FV52 FTX is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FV52 FTX, 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 FV52 FTX registered?

FV52 FTX is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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