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SB52 EXV

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,785 mi
Last recorded93,785 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 EXV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 May 2014 93,785 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 88,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2012 79,566 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 79,303 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 69,081 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 69,081 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 May 2010 62,573 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 62,573 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 54,581 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 54,581 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 45,413 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 35,398 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2007 35,398 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2007 30,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 16,280 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 EXV is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc 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 SB52 EXV, 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 SB52 EXV?

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What year was SB52 EXV registered?

SB52 EXV is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 19 December 2002.

Is SB52 EXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB52 EXV shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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