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SL52 XWE

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,839 mi
Last recorded85,839 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 85,839 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2015 85,806 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and wipers not checked (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2014 77,106 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 70,703 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 70,702 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

offside rear and nearside rear outer sills bit soft

Fail 19 Nov 2012 65,210 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 65,210 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 58,650 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 58,650 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 51,189 miles

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 45,058 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 45,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 36,703 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 36,703 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

advise replacement of rear number plate

Pass 18 Oct 2007 30,245 miles

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

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

slight water penetation ro rear number plate not affecting its legibility

Pass 5 Oct 2006 24,316 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 XWE is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XWE, 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 XWE registered?

SL52 XWE is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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