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AO52 VYW

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,704 mi
Last recorded117,704 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 VYW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 117,704 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 117,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 102,967 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 89,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front discs and pads slighty worn

Nearside front tyre worn slighty on edges

Offside front tyre worn slighty on edges

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear discs and pads slighty worn

Fail 18 Jan 2010 89,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front discs and pads slighty worn

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front tyre worn slighty on edges

Offside front tyre worn slighty on edges

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear discs and pads slighty worn

Pass 23 Dec 2008 72,489 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 72,489 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 57,546 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 57,546 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 44,485 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 VYW is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO52 VYW, 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 VYW registered?

AO52 VYW is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 22 December 2002.

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