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2002 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

252,069 mi
Last recorded252,069 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 CSV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2017 252,069 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box and pipe (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested severe exhaust blowunable to achieve emission reading (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush bushes split and play (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush bushes split and play (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brakes 65 percent imballance (3.7.B.5b)

Central Rear Exhaust noisy box coroded (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm wearbars (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all round damage and drivers mirror back

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2016 230,288 miles

both rear outboard seat belt retracting mechanisms sluggish.

damage in swept area less than 40mm.

exhaust join from centre to back box heavily corroded.

Fail 8 Jan 2016 230,193 miles

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear outboard seat belt retracting mechanisms sluggish.

damage in swept area less than 40mm.

exhaust join from centre to back box heavily corroded.

n/s/f brake pads wearing thin.

o/s trailing arm bush deteriorated but has no excessive movement.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 206,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres on 2mm wear bars

o/s/f wiper blade torn at edges

Fail 13 Jan 2015 206,543 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres on 2mm wear bars

o/s/f wiper blade torn at edges

Fail 29 Dec 2014 206,490 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 185,902 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 185,902 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 163,551 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 163,551 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear pads low

Pass 29 Dec 2011 147,418 miles

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

airbag light on

Fail 28 Dec 2011 147,418 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 4 Jan 2011 136,673 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 136,673 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 118,585 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 118,585 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 92,921 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 92,921 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 76,006 miles

brake servo wet new brake pads fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2007 76,006 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake servo wet new brake pads fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2007 66,927 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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BW02 CSV is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 BW02 CSV, 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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BW02 CSV is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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