CarVerify

Free Car Check

FX52 SFO

2002 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,918 mi
Last recorded102,918 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 SFO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 102,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner + Outer Edges Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge Worn + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Arch Heavily Corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 102,907 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both Sides (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill Corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Center Sill Corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Center Sill Corroded (Under Plastic Trim) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill Corroded (Under Plastic Trim) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill Corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill Corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Center Sill Corroded (Under Plastic Trim) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

High Level Brake Light Not Working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner + Outer Edges Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Wing Heavily Corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge Worn + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Arch Heavily Corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 99,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch has corrosion but not sharp

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 95,971 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 92,203 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both undersills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 92,170 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both undersills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 89,142 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both undersills (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 85,443 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2014 81,122 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2014 81,050 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 75,065 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2012 68,547 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 60,296 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre bald on outer raised edge

Pass 25 Nov 2010 60,296 miles

nearside rear tyre bald on outer raised edge

Pass 2 Nov 2009 53,439 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 46,315 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer raised edges

Pass 22 Oct 2007 39,501 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 32,879 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
Full Mazda 6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FX52 SFO is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FX52 SFO?

You can check the full history of FX52 SFO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FX52 SFO registered?

FX52 SFO is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is FX52 SFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX52 SFO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FX52 SFO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FX52 SFO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.