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SM52 FYO

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

123,714 mi
Last recorded123,714 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 FYO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 123,714 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion bottom corner (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 121,041 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 107,873 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 May 2015 107,870 miles

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 104,360 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 104,345 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 101,974 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 101,974 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 92,228 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 92,228 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 92,157 miles

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

both front discs corroded

both rear discs corroded

rear heatsheild insecure

Fail 8 Jul 2011 92,155 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 91,125 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 85,617 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 80,172 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 72,822 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 72,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 60,290 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 60,290 miles

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?

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 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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What year was SM52 FYO registered?

SM52 FYO is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 November 2002.

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