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SM52 ECN

2002 Mazda MPV

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,715 mi
Last recorded127,715 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Mazda MPV79,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 ECN
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2011 127,715 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 127,529 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 126,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 112,000 miles

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

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both sides front coil springs corroded top section

both sides rear coil springs corroded

certain sections of the metal brake pipes unable to see due to hidden behind fuel tank

front and rear suspensions components corroded

front brake discs slightly pitted inner side

front cross-member corroded

rear brake hoses heavily covered in mud

rear seat belts not available for test

rear support bar corroded

stone chip in front windscreen

under tray cover fitted

vehicle underside heavily corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2009 106,332 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 94,789 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 86,829 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r slide door outer handle broken

Fail 2 Aug 2006 73,855 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 73,855 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MPV?

Based on 44,611 MOT tests across 3,157 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
6,780
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,401
position lamp(s) not working 1,305
Registration plate lamp not working 1,115
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 982
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SM52 ECN is a 2002 Mazda MPV in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 79,256 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 MPV fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM52 ECN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda MPV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM52 ECN registered?

SM52 ECN is a 2002 Mazda MPV, first registered on 30 December 2002.

Is SM52 ECN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 ECN 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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