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SB52 EFL

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,822 mi
Last recorded81,822 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 EFL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 81,822 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 74,692 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 74,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 63,651 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light staying on

Fail 23 Apr 2009 63,631 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 44,319 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 44,160 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 33,974 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2005 25,196 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 25,196 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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SB52 EFL is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SB52 EFL, 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

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What year was SB52 EFL registered?

SB52 EFL is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is SB52 EFL safe to buy?

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