MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,714 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion bottom corner (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both nearside front (2.4.G.2)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both offside front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
childseat in rear
full exhaust system corroded
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
advise all lower ball joint gaiters been repairwith sealer
advise brake pipes greesed
advise car been repaired and under sealed
advise of side rear tyre worn on edges
advise off side front tyre damged on side wall
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
o/s front tyre sidewall damaged
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust heat shield corroded/loose
front brake discs corroded/worn
fuel tank heat shield corroded/loose
rear brake discs corroded/worn
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust heat shield corroded/loose
front brake discs corroded/worn
fuel tank heat shield corroded/loose
rear brake discs corroded/worn
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
both front discs corroded
both rear discs corroded
rear heatsheild insecure
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
both front discs corroded
both rear discs corroded
rear heatsheild insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
How Reliable is the Mazda 6?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SM52 FYO is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 FYO, 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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SM52 FYO is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 November 2002.
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