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EJ02 BTO

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,824 mi
Last recorded143,824 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 BTO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2021 143,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 141,382 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

offside and nearside sills corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2020 141,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

offside and nearside sills corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2019 138,176 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 138,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 129,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 121,492 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 121,490 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 113,762 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 106,981 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 99,348 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 93,223 miles

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

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 30 Nov 2012 87,070 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall cut (cords or ply not exposed)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 87,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre sidewall cut (cords or ply not exposed)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 80,935 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 80,907 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 74,168 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 65,125 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 54,867 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 46,566 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 37,125 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 37,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Brake Fluid Getting Low

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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EJ02 BTO 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 EJ02 BTO, 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 EJ02 BTO registered?

EJ02 BTO is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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