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BV52 DUU

2002 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

227,490 mi
Last recorded227,490 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 DUU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 227,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear corrosion to wheel arch area

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion to wheel arch area

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 209,562 miles

Corrosion to bodywork around wheel arches

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Upper suspension arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside and Offside inner and outer sills corroded but not considered excessive

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

Rear exhaust box mounting bracket broken/missing, but exhaust system still adequately supported

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 209,562 miles

Corrosion to bodywork around wheel arches

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Upper suspension arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside and Offside inner and outer sills corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear exhaust box mounting bracket broken/missing, but exhaust system still adequately supported

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 184,933 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 183,796 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 160,666 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 160,656 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod fractured lower rear tie bar (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 139,117 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 128,004 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 128,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 110,997 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 96,040 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 78,873 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 78,872 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 67,136 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 67,135 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 57,644 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 48,459 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 40,563 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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BV52 DUU is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BV52 DUU, 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 BV52 DUU registered?

BV52 DUU is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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