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DF02 VZZ

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

89,993 mi
Last recorded89,993 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 VZZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 89,993 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 89,992 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 87,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt facing bown (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r inner sill section (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 87,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt facing bown (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r inner sill section (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 85,137 miles

n/s cv boot slightly leaking grease

o/s/f lower arm ball joint dust cover slightly split

Pass 20 Mar 2015 81,552 miles

n/s/r outer side sill starting to corrode

rear brake discs in poor condition pads ok

Fail 19 Mar 2015 81,552 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r outer side sill starting to corrode

rear brake discs in poor condition pads ok

Pass 17 Mar 2014 79,204 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight knocking noise from steering rack

Pass 18 Mar 2013 76,638 miles

nsf suspension rear arm ball joint gaiter split [still serviceable].knocking noise from steering!

rear brakes noisy in operation.

Fail 14 Mar 2013 76,638 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nsf suspension rear arm ball joint gaiter split [still serviceable].knocking noise from steering!

rear brakes noisy in operation.

removed obstruction to view from interior miror

Fail 13 Mar 2012 72,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front jacking points distorted.small cracking on nsf tyre outer section in places.

nsr tyre close to `T` bars.slight knocking from steering.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 72,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front jacking points distorted.small cracking on nsf tyre outer section in places.

nsr tyre close to `T` bars.slight knocking from steering.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 68,792 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 68,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 65,222 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 65,222 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

power steering fluid below min (DANGEROUS)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 63,795 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 63,795 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 59,653 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 53,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 45,109 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 36,393 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight damage to outer sidewall of offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2005 27,429 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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DF02 VZZ is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DF02 VZZ, 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 DF02 VZZ registered?

DF02 VZZ is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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