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DX52 RZE

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

76,731 mi
Last recorded76,731 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 RZE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 76,731 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 76,624 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 76,170 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

CORROSION TO BOTH REAR INNER UNDERSILL PANELS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F BRAKE STARTING TO BIND

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2014 75,937 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 70,205 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heavy corrision middle to rear exhaust joint

Fail 28 Sep 2013 70,196 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heavy corrision middle to rear exhaust joint

Pass 29 Aug 2012 64,375 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 64,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 58,925 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 58,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2010 46,970 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 40,792 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 40,792 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 33,812 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 33,812 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 28,032 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 19,073 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres cracking between tread.

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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DX52 RZE is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 DX52 RZE, 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 DX52 RZE registered?

DX52 RZE is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is DX52 RZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 RZE shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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