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BU52 GUE

2002 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,753 mi
Last recorded128,753 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 GUE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2016 128,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing on drive shaft gaiter (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 120,422 miles

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

battery loose in tray

light corrosion to underside

Fail 14 Aug 2015 120,105 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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

battery loose in tray

light corrosion to underside

Pass 28 Aug 2014 111,987 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 111,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 103,128 miles

corrosion forming in both inner sills

Pass 21 Aug 2012 93,906 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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 21 Aug 2012 93,906 miles

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 82,370 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 82,370 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 73,065 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 57,391 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 51,282 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 41,201 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 32,688 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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BU52 GUE is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc 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 BU52 GUE, 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 BU52 GUE registered?

BU52 GUE is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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