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SM52 XLW

2002 Mazda MPV

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,095 mi
Last recorded136,095 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda MPV79,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2013 136,095 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both head lamp lens crazed

both rear wheel arches corroded

near side front tyre perishing

off side rear tyre perishing

Pass 17 Jan 2013 136,095 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both head lamp lens crazed

both rear wheel arches corroded

near side front tyre perishing

off side rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Jan 2012 130,331 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing on outer wall

rear exhaust support bracket broken

slight bind both front brakes

Fail 3 Jan 2012 130,281 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing on outer wall

rear exhaust support bracket broken

slight bind both front brakes

Pass 12 Jan 2011 123,893 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side rear tyre perishing

off side rear door exterior door handle broken

off side rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2011 123,893 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side rear tyre perishing

off side rear door exterior door handle broken

off side rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2010 116,616 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2010 116,616 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 108,255 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 108,254 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 101,182 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 101,182 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

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

REAR HEATER PIPES CORRODED BADLY LEAKING WATER

Pass 19 Jan 2007 94,356 miles

hand brake travel

nsf roll bar link

Pass 29 Nov 2005 82,635 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 XLW is a 2002 Mazda MPV in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XLW, 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 XLW registered?

SM52 XLW is a 2002 Mazda MPV, first registered on 6 December 2002.

Is SM52 XLW safe to buy?

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