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SO52 FWK

2002 Mazda 6

Green Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,088 mi
Last recorded196,088 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 FWK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 196,088 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 188,044 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

inner sills has signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2015 174,383 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2014 160,197 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 160,197 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 158,928 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 144,135 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 136,637 miles

airbag light on

enging slightly smoking

front wipers slighlty smearing

nearside and offside inner chassis slightly corrored

nearside front shocker slightly leaking

rear anitrollbar bushes slightly worn

rear number plate slightly faded

Fail 10 Jun 2011 136,490 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

airbag light on

enging slightly smoking

front wipers slighlty smearing

nearside and offside inner chassis slightly corrored

nearside front shocker slightly leaking

rear anitrollbar bushes slightly worn

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 18 Jun 2010 126,133 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 126,133 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 114,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 114,003 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 96,320 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 75,152 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 62,755 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 FWK is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Green with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FWK, 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 FWK registered?

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

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