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ET02 LKV

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,186 mi
Last recorded60,186 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 LKV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2014 60,186 miles

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

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

engine emitting slight puff of smoke intermittently.

engine management light is on.

Fail 20 Dec 2014 60,186 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

engine management light is on.

Pass 18 Jan 2014 57,565 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON.

nearside/offside front bumper damaged.

Fail 15 Jan 2014 57,558 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON.

nearside/offside front bumper damaged.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 57,298 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 57,295 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 57,139 miles

slight play in steering coloum top bush

Pass 27 Aug 2010 96,287 miles

o/s/r tyre side wall worn

slight damage to n/s/f wing

slight play in steering colum top bush

Pass 3 Sep 2009 55,103 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 55,103 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 50,948 miles

Front number plate cracked recommend replacement to avoid water ingress

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 50,943 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front number plate cracked recommend replacement to avoid water ingress

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 42,626 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 42,622 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 23,988 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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ET02 LKV is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ET02 LKV, 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 ET02 LKV registered?

ET02 LKV is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 22 August 2002.

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