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SH52 FSN

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,438 mi
Last recorded126,438 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 FSN
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 126,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

general corrossion under body

Pass 11 Mar 2013 114,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 97,697 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 97,697 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 94,256 miles

nearside front/rear both tyres unevenly worn.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 89,102 miles

Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion!

Fail 29 Mar 2010 89,102 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion!

Pass 18 Dec 2008 80,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front panel / grill section damaged / loose

Fail 16 Dec 2008 80,290 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front panel / grill section damaged / loose

Pass 8 Nov 2007 71,191 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 71,191 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 56,351 miles

nearside front disc corroded on inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2006 56,351 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside front disc corroded on inner edge

rear number plate in very poor condition and partially obscured

Pass 28 Oct 2005 37,374 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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SH52 FSN is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SH52 FSN, 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 SH52 FSN registered?

SH52 FSN is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 13 November 2002.

Is SH52 FSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH52 FSN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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