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DK52 TAU

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,733 mi
Last recorded95,733 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 TAU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 95,733 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and sub frame components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s and o/s inner sills corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2021 95,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s inner sill under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch has sharp corroded edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and sub frame components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s and o/s inner sills corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2019 93,292 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both outer sills and rear inner sills all painted

offside front tyre worn more on edges

offside rear wheel arch corroded

under body & under body mechanical parts corroded

wipers smearing

Fail 26 Sep 2019 93,227 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner sills corroded & holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills corroded & holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside front tyre worn more on edges

offside rear wheel arch corroded

under body corroded in places

under body mechanical parts corroded

wipers smearing

Pass 18 Sep 2018 83,921 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Sep 2018 83,918 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Sep 2017 76,836 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 71,413 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 71,316 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 62,385 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear outer sills corroded at the rear

rear exhaust muffler hanger missing

Fail 25 Sep 2015 62,385 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear outer sills corroded at the rear

rear exhaust muffler hanger missing

Pass 1 Oct 2014 54,091 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 46,959 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 46,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 41,348 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 38,833 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 38,833 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 29,137 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 24,249 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 20,334 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 16,284 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 12,581 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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DK52 TAU is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DK52 TAU, 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 DK52 TAU registered?

DK52 TAU is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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