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SM52 XMD

2002 Mazda 6

Green Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,680 mi
Last recorded115,680 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 XMD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 115,680 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 115,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 110,473 miles

Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f brake binding

o/s/r child seat fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2013 110,461 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/f brake binding

o/s/r child seat fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2011 102,301 miles

Neaside Rear Tyre Wall Deterioted

Pass 9 Dec 2010 92,876 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 83,851 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 83,848 miles

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

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 23 Nov 2009 83,848 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Dec 2008 72,454 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 62,001 miles

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)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 48,307 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 XMD is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Green with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XMD, 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 XMD registered?

SM52 XMD is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is SM52 XMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 XMD shows 12 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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