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EK02 MVZ

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

95,410 mi
Last recorded95,410 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 MVZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 95,410 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 95,410 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 85,169 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge, suggest tracking to correct.

Fail 24 Aug 2017 85,169 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge, suggest tracking to correct.

Pass 26 Aug 2016 79,682 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside lower door sills corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2015 74,571 miles

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills have corrosion.

Fail 1 Sep 2015 74,571 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills have corrosion.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 68,296 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s and o/s/front inner edges tyre tread worn close to limits

Fail 29 Jul 2014 68,290 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s and o/s/front inner edges tyre tread worn close to limits

Pass 13 Aug 2013 62,768 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 62,768 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 56,681 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 56,681 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 48,851 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 43,062 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 37,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake high

Pass 11 Aug 2009 37,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake high

Fail 7 Aug 2008 32,797 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 32,797 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 26,478 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 19,921 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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EK02 MVZ is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EK02 MVZ, 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 EK02 MVZ registered?

EK02 MVZ is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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