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SM52 FYF

2002 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

152,979 mi
Last recorded152,979 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 FYF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 152,979 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

all underside and inner and outer wing slight corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2015 152,813 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted inner sill holed (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted both sides sill holed along them (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

all underside and inner and outer wing slight corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2014 145,342 miles

Oil leak

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

boot handle sticking

exhaust clamp snaped but still secure

o/s/f brake noise

Pass 3 Nov 2014 145,342 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

boot handle sticking

exhaust clamp snaped but still secure

o/s/f brake noise

Pass 5 Nov 2013 134,173 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing thin

o/s/f brake noise

Fail 29 Oct 2013 134,090 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing thin

o/s/f brake noise

Pass 26 Oct 2012 122,800 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 122,800 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 111,473 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 111,473 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 111,146 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brak discs worn

Pass 27 Oct 2010 97,617 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 84,071 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 84,069 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 72,080 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 61,140 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 44,065 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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SM52 FYF is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FYF, 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 FYF registered?

SM52 FYF is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 October 2002.

Is SM52 FYF safe to buy?

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