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SP52 NRZ

2002 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,639 mi
Last recorded81,639 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 NRZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2011 81,639 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f steering track [inner] rods have slight movement

n/s/f inner lower ball joint dust cover split

n/s/f outer lower ball joint dust cover split

o/s/f lower inner ball joint dust cover split

o/s/f outer lower ball joint dust cover split

Fail 27 Dec 2011 81,639 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f steering track [inner] rods have slight movement

n/s/f inner lower ball joint dust cover split

n/s/f outer lower ball joint dust cover split

o/s/f lower inner ball joint dust cover split

o/s/f outer lower ball joint dust cover split

Pass 27 Sep 2010 71,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 71,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 65,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front tyre cut to sidewall not exposing ply or cord

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 56,161 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 56,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 48,890 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 48,890 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 42,722 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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SP52 NRZ is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SP52 NRZ, 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 SP52 NRZ registered?

SP52 NRZ is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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