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SM52 ECJ

2002 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,817 mi
Last recorded106,817 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 ECJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2010 106,817 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 106,817 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 93,278 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 84,600 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 64,910 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 64,910 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

excessive engine noise unsafe to carry out metered smoke test

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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SM52 ECJ is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM52 ECJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM52 ECJ registered?

SM52 ECJ is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 December 2002.

Is SM52 ECJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 ECJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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