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EK52 YEL

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,970 mi
Last recorded127,970 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 YEL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2020 127,970 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear DOOR SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 123,743 miles

rust to o/s and n/s inner sills

Offside Rear wheel arch has rust

Pass 26 Feb 2018 118,540 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 118,540 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 113,021 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2016 108,090 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 102,255 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 96,742 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2012 88,948 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2012 88,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 78,744 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 69,908 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 60,633 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 51,626 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 43,995 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 38,087 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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EK52 YEL is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK52 YEL, 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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EK52 YEL is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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