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D1 DRU

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,766 mi
Last recorded88,766 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 DRU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 88,766 miles

exhaust corroded(heat shields perished)

exhaust mounts corroded

front and rear discs corroded

front brakes slightly tight

front drop links gaitors starting to perish

nearside front side light dull

nearside front side light slightly dull

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre 3.8mm

sills corroded

slight knock through steering

slight play in steering arms

supension corroded

suspect play in lower steering universal joint(advise check)

suspension corroded

tyre size 215/45/17

Fail 24 Sep 2012 88,766 miles

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

slight play in steering arms

supension corroded

sills corroded

slight knock through steering

exhaust corroded(heat shields perished)

exhaust mounts corroded

front and rear discs corroded

front brakes slightly tight

front drop links gaitors starting to perish

nearside front side light dull

nearside front side light slightly dull

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre 3.8mm

suspect play in lower steering universal joint(advise check)

suspension corroded

tyre size 215/45/17

Pass 6 Mar 2012 87,470 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

handbrake only just passing on roller test

suspension corroded

tyre size 215/45/17

tyres have uneven wear

Fail 6 Mar 2012 87,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

handbrake only just passing on roller test

suspension corroded

tyre size 215/45/17

tyres have uneven wear

Pass 22 Mar 2011 84,268 miles

chassis and suspension corroded

exhaust very corroded

heat shield on tank slightly insecure

tyre size 215/45/17

Pass 23 Mar 2010 80,309 miles

exhaust corroded

front brakes tight

Fail 23 Mar 2010 80,307 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust corroded

front brakes tight

Pass 9 Apr 2009 74,511 miles

exhaust corroded

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight corrosion on fuel filler pipes

tail pipe mount repaired

Fail 8 Apr 2009 74,511 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust corroded

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight corrosion on fuel filler pipes

tail pipe mount repaired

Pass 9 Apr 2008 68,050 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 64,725 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006 52,527 miles

Cut in sidewall of offside rear tyre (not through to cords)

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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D1 DRU is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 D1 DRU, 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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D1 DRU is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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