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SF52 SZZ

2002 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

123,689 mi
Last recorded123,689 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF52 SZZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 123,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside corroded but not holed

Fail 4 Oct 2014 123,689 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside corroded but not holed

Pass 21 Oct 2013 113,458 miles

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

Nearside rear shocker dust cover corroding.

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 113,458 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear shocker dust cover corroding.

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 100,878 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 100,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 91,054 miles

Front brakes slightly tight to turn.

N/s/f and o/s/f bottom ball joint dust covers split.

Fail 12 Sep 2011 91,054 miles

Front brakes slightly tight to turn.

N/s/f and o/s/f bottom ball joint dust covers split.

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 85,890 miles

Air bag light on.

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

Nearside rear tyre on 2mm outer edge.

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 13 Sep 2010 85,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Air bag light on.

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

Nearside rear tyre on 2mm outer edge.

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside front wiper blade torn at ends.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 70,929 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 70,929 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 56,557 miles

offside front brake disc scored and corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2008 56,557 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front brake disc scored and corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2007 53,363 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 53,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 39,825 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2005 27,060 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2005 27,060 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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)

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 SZZ is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SF52 SZZ, 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 SF52 SZZ registered?

SF52 SZZ is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is SF52 SZZ safe to buy?

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