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AP02 RKJ

2002 Mazda 6

Yellow Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,235 mi
Last recorded112,235 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 RKJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 112,235 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt CALK MARKED (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 112,166 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt CALK MARKED (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 108,878 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 108,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 113,966 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 107,667 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 99,257 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 99,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2009 83,964 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 68,237 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 66,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 66,901 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 58,014 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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AP02 RKJ is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Yellow with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AP02 RKJ, 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 AP02 RKJ registered?

AP02 RKJ is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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