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SO52 FWS

2002 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,598 mi
Last recorded75,598 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 FWS
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 75,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front disc corroded on inner surface

Fail 6 Feb 2013 75,598 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front disc corroded on inner surface

Pass 9 Feb 2012 58,290 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 58,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 39,995 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 30,885 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 28,369 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 28,369 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 26,119 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cut in sidewall - not through to cords

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Rear service brake

Pass 27 Dec 2006 22,554 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FWS is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SO52 FWS, 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 FWS registered?

SO52 FWS is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 December 2002.

Is SO52 FWS safe to buy?

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