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SM52 EDO

2002 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

45,846 mi
Last recorded45,846 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 EDO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 45,846 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 44,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 44,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 42,848 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 42,848 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 39,930 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 37,932 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 37,932 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 36,740 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2014 36,740 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2013 35,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroding

outer sill /floor corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 33,887 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroding at joints

front brake discs worn and corroded

fuel filler breather pipe corroded

light corrosion on most underside and suspension

outer and rear inner sills corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2011 31,319 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightlt worn and corroded

light corrosion on undereside

outer sills corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2010 29,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake discs slightly scored and pitted

outer sills corroded at lips

rear number plate deterioated

Pass 28 Oct 2009 26,072 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 23,036 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 20,650 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres perished.

n/s outer sill damaged.

n/s/f tyre approaching the legal limit on edges.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 18,333 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 18,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 EDO is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EDO, 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 SM52 EDO registered?

SM52 EDO is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 19 November 2002.

Is SM52 EDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 EDO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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