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DE52 KBU

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,212 mi
Last recorded112,212 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 KBU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2014 112,212 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 105,300 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 105,280 miles

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

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

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 99,638 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 99,638 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 94,778 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 92,645 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 92,645 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 87,115 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 87,115 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 76,345 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

Pass 11 Jul 2008 55,245 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 45,472 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 36,628 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 36,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 25,312 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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DE52 KBU is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DE52 KBU, 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 DE52 KBU registered?

DE52 KBU is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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