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SP52 TZE

2002 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,172 mi
Last recorded76,172 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 76,172 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 73,749 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 73,743 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 70,795 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 70,795 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 61,081 miles

rear number plate starting to distort

Pass 10 Oct 2007 54,461 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 46,523 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2006 46,523 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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 TZE is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP52 TZE registered?

SP52 TZE is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is SP52 TZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP52 TZE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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