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SF52 SZO

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,700 mi
Last recorded101,700 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF52 SZO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 101,700 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill very heavily patched and undersealed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Sill very heavily patched and undersealed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 76,661 miles

sills heavily undersealed hard to inspect properly

Pass 20 Jan 2014 90,160 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 85,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 72,809 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 65,239 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 65,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 64,775 miles

child seat in n/s/r so full belt check not carried out

Fail 24 Jan 2011 64,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

child seat in n/s/r so full belt check not carried out

Pass 11 Jan 2010 54,782 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 46,582 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 46,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 46,063 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 42,538 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 37,094 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 28,704 miles

rear wiper and nearside front wiper starting to perish

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

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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SF52 SZO is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SF52 SZO, 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 SF52 SZO?

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What year was SF52 SZO registered?

SF52 SZO is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is SF52 SZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF52 SZO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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