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SL52 OEA

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,644 mi
Last recorded115,644 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 OEA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 115,644 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear light cluster cracked but not emitting white light

Fail 16 Mar 2012 110,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 110,912 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 105,044 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 105,028 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2010 98,195 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 89,600 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 89,587 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2008 80,514 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 64,028 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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SL52 OEA is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SL52 OEA, 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 SL52 OEA registered?

SL52 OEA is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is SL52 OEA safe to buy?

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