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AY52 MHM

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,501 mi
Last recorded85,501 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 MHM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2017 85,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded ***outer sill/corner/inner arch*** (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded ***outer sill/corner/inner arch*** (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45R17-91W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 76,898 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear sills corroded but not to excess

Slight splitting of rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 1 Oct 2014 66,734 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 66,734 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 61,145 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 57,068 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 57,068 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 50,901 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 45,780 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 39,409 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 39,409 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 31,206 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 25,203 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 17,865 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 17,865 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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AY52 MHM is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY52 MHM, 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 AY52 MHM registered?

AY52 MHM is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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