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AO52 AUW

2002 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,976 mi
Last recorded71,976 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 AUW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 71,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2016 71,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 65,094 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 62,706 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 58,268 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 53,522 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 53,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 49,021 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 49,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 44,934 miles

Both rear tyres perishing in sidewalls

Pass 29 Oct 2009 41,742 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres outer sidewalls perished

Pass 4 Nov 2008 37,300 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 35,457 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 28,730 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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AO52 AUW is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO52 AUW, 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 AO52 AUW registered?

AO52 AUW is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is AO52 AUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 AUW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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