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AU52 NPX

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,450 mi
Last recorded144,450 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 NPX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2018 144,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

both outer sills heavily corroded

corrosion on exhaust system,rear hanger fractured

offside front locking wheel nut partially missing

Pass 3 Jan 2017 139,217 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside and offside outer (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside and offside outer (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

outer sills getting rusty

Fail 3 Jan 2017 139,217 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm mount on rear side of sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside and offside outer (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside and offside outer (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

outer sills getting rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2016 133,908 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

items removed from view before test started

lower part of rear wheel arches getting rusty

rear crossmember getting rusty

Fail 5 Jan 2016 133,828 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rearward mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

items removed from view before test started

lower part of rear wheel arches getting rusty

rear crossmember getting rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2015 126,645 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

All suspension components corroded

All wheel arches BADLY corroded

N/S/F tyre cut in sidewall but not down to cords

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 126,592 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All brake pipes slightly corroded

All suspension components corroded

All wheel arches BADLY corroded

Both inner and outer sills BADLY corroded

N/S/F tyre cut in sidewall but not down to cords

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 119,763 miles

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

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

front to rear inner and outer sills heavily corroded both sides

Pass 14 Jan 2013 112,981 miles

both inner and outer side sill rusted and chassis fron t to rear both sides

Fail 4 Jan 2013 112,981 miles

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

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

both inner and outer side sill rusted and chassis fron t to rear both sides

Pass 7 Jan 2012 104,035 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 87,346 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 84,317 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 74,390 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 65,698 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 65,656 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 53,604 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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AU52 NPX is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AU52 NPX, 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 AU52 NPX registered?

AU52 NPX is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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