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B7 LSS

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,637 mi
Last recorded98,637 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 LSS
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2017 98,637 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

slight drag on brakes

Pass 13 Dec 2016 97,314 miles

inner and outer sills heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Dec 2015 95,568 miles

outer sills heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Nov 2014 93,312 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall heavily scrubbed

outer sills heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Dec 2013 90,488 miles

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

brakes binding slightly

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside outer sills heavily undersealed unable to fully inspect repairs

Fail 20 Dec 2013 90,487 miles

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

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

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

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

brakes binding slightly

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

nearside outer sill heavily corroding/covered by rubber skirt

offside outer sill repaired/heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Nov 2012 87,757 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 83,642 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 77,842 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 69,231 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 61,828 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 51,558 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 51,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 41,967 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 41,967 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 31,699 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 31,697 miles

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

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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B7 LSS is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,261cc 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 B7 LSS, 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 B7 LSS registered?

B7 LSS is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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