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AK52 XTE

2002 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,240 mi
Last recorded137,240 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 XTE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 137,240 miles

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

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

nearside and offside floor to sill mounts slightly corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2013 137,239 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside and offside floor to sill mounts slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 126,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 115,792 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 115,101 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Child seat fitted nearside rear

Cut in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside front lower inner arm boot is split

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 107,902 miles

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

n/s/f seat belt is twisted

o/s/f brake hose is bent and siting very close to the cv boot

Fail 25 Feb 2010 107,902 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s/f seat belt is twisted

o/s/f brake hose is bent and siting very close to the cv boot

Pass 7 Nov 2008 89,401 miles

Knock in steering rack, on side to side test, but no play in any joint.

Fail 4 Nov 2008 89,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Knock in steering rack, on side to side test, but no play in any joint.

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 75,109 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 60,196 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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AK52 XTE is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AK52 XTE, 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 AK52 XTE registered?

AK52 XTE is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is AK52 XTE safe to buy?

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