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FX52 SFE

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,388 mi
Last recorded64,388 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 SFE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2016 64,388 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

all wheel arches corroded

both sills corroded/paint peeling

corrosion to vehicle underbody

front tyres side walls slight cracking

n/s wiper blade split at end

Pass 5 Sep 2015 59,848 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

body wheel arches rusting

exhaust system corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2015 59,838 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

body wheel arches rusting

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 55,324 miles

advise handbrake adjustment

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f lower balljoint gaiter cracking

rear wheel arches corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2014 55,324 miles

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

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

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

advise handbrake adjustment

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f lower balljoint gaiter cracking

rear wheel arches corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 50,706 miles

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

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

all body wheelarches corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 45,909 miles

underbody corroded

wheelarches corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2011 41,371 miles

both front tyres at 3mm

both lower front suspension arm balljoint gaiters detatched

floorpan rusting

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2010 36,228 miles

rear brake pads 60% worn

some corrossion to both rear wheel arches

Pass 4 Sep 2009 31,812 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 26,380 miles

corrossion to both rear wheel arches

Pass 1 Sep 2007 22,619 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 20,296 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 SFE is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SFE, 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 SFE registered?

FX52 SFE is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is FX52 SFE safe to buy?

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