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SM02 VSD

2002 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,016 mi
Last recorded102,016 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 VSD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 102,016 miles

vehicle offside sill corroded nearside been welded vehickle is in an advanced state off corrossion

Fail 24 Aug 2013 102,016 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 93,885 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 85,923 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 85,923 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 78,411 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 71,506 miles

Front No.plate begining to delaminate.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 71,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front No.plate begining to delaminate.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 62,975 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 62,973 miles

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

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 54,178 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 54,178 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front wiper blades smearing screen slightly.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 43,856 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SM02 VSD is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SM02 VSD, 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 SM02 VSD registered?

SM02 VSD is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 July 2002.

Is SM02 VSD safe to buy?

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