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SM52 XMY

2002 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,058 mi
Last recorded85,058 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 XMY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 85,058 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2014 74,378 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2014 74,378 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 62,553 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake balance out 24%

front brake pads are worn

Pass 26 Mar 2012 55,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all steering and suspention components corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2012 55,457 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all steering and suspention components corroded

nearside front washer in op but offside washer provides adiquit water to nearside

Pass 15 Mar 2011 50,546 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 50,545 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Apr 2010 43,961 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 43,958 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2009 34,059 miles

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

both front and nearside rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

corrosion on shock absorbers

fuel filler pipe corroded

nearside front ball joint gaitors split

sills/chassis corroded

some corrosion on exhaust

some corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 27 Mar 2009 34,058 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

both front and nearside rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

both rear and offside front brake discs corroded

corrosion on shock absorbers

fuel filler pipe corroded

nearside front ball joint gaitors split

sills/chassis corroded

some corrosion on exhaust

Pass 10 Apr 2008 28,880 miles

Front wipers slightly worn.

Pass 10 Apr 2007 24,650 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 XMY is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XMY, 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 XMY registered?

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

Is SM52 XMY safe to buy?

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