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FX52 EFE

2002 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,272 mi
Last recorded95,272 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 EFE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 95,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 83,908 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 83,906 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 78,190 miles

Offside Front slight binding on brake

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all four front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 73,002 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2015 73,002 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2014 68,461 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 63,721 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 58,374 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 58,374 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 53,202 miles

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

rear brake imballance 38%

Fail 12 Jun 2010 46,702 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 46,702 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 May 2009 40,384 miles

handbrake ratchet worn

Pass 30 May 2008 32,271 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 32,271 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 21,339 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 18,049 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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FX52 EFE is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FX52 EFE, 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 FX52 EFE registered?

FX52 EFE is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is FX52 EFE safe to buy?

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