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SD52 EMK

2002 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,512 mi
Last recorded97,512 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD52 EMK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 97,512 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 97,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 89,196 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 6 Nov 2011 89,196 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 116,584 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 116,584 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 101,935 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 101,935 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2008 88,664 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 88,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 75,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 2 Nov 2006 59,934 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 44,369 miles

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

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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SD52 EMK is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SD52 EMK, 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 SD52 EMK registered?

SD52 EMK is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is SD52 EMK safe to buy?

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