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SG52 FVC

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,853 mi
Last recorded93,853 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 FVC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2014 93,853 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 91,889 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 91,889 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 89,381 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 89,381 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 84,140 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Aug 2011 84,140 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Aug 2010 79,017 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 73,761 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 61,298 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 61,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 54,549 miles

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

Rear 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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SG52 FVC is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 SG52 FVC, 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 SG52 FVC registered?

SG52 FVC is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is SG52 FVC safe to buy?

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