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SW02 FMU

2002 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,246 mi
Last recorded112,246 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 FMU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2014 112,246 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 104,954 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 104,954 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 98,432 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 88,456 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 88,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/r brake disc heavily corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2010 77,811 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 67,664 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 67,663 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 60,169 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 50,247 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 39,365 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 29,288 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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SW02 FMU is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SW02 FMU, 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 SW02 FMU registered?

SW02 FMU is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 10 July 2002.

Is SW02 FMU safe to buy?

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