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SO52 FWB

2002 Mazda 6

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,455 mi
Last recorded166,455 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 FWB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2017 166,455 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both inner sills heavily corroded

both outer sills corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded close to excessive

front chassis rails corroded

rear floors corroded

rear suspension and subframe heavily corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2016 159,746 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

offside rear outer wheel arch heavily corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2016 159,746 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

offside rear outer wheel arch heavily corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 150,230 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear wheel arches corroded no jagged edges

extensive corrosion to front and rear braking componants not excessive at present

extensive corrosion to front and rear suspension componants not excessive at present

extensive corrosion to underside of vehicle not excessive at present

Fail 9 Apr 2015 150,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear wheel arches corroded no jagged edges

extensive corrosion to front and rear braking componants not excessive at present

extensive corrosion to underside of vehicle not excessive at present

high level brake light in-op

Pass 4 Aug 2014 143,258 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion to n/s/r inner sill not excessive at present

corrosion to o/s/r inner sill not excessive at present

corrosion to o/s/r outer wheel arch no jagged edges

corrosion to rear suspension componants not excessive at present

inner wheel tub liners fitted

plastic outer sill trims fitted suspect corrosion behind them but cant see

Fail 29 Jul 2014 143,255 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion to n/s/r inner sill not excessive at present

corrosion to o/s/r inner sill not excessive at present

corrosion to o/s/r outer wheel arch no jagged edges

corrosion to rear suspension componants not excessive at present

inner wheel tub liners fitted

plastic outer sill trims fitted suspect corrosion behind them but cant see

Pass 1 Aug 2013 129,473 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 115,896 miles

all tyres nearing legal tread depth

corrosion to front and rear suspension componants not excessive

extensive corrosion to underside of vehicle not excessive

inner wheel tub liners fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2011 99,839 miles

passanger sun visor broken

sill covers fitted and visable parts of sills corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 86,683 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 74,466 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 61,814 miles

n/s/f o/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing close to legal tread depth

Pass 15 Aug 2007 48,245 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 43,970 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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SO52 FWB is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO52 FWB, 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 SO52 FWB registered?

SO52 FWB is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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