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FN52 BKD

2002 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,558 mi
Last recorded133,558 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 BKD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2017 133,558 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rearward (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength offside front and rear outer sill sections (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside forward outer floor section (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front and rear outer sills sections (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front floor section (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating both front (3.7.B.3)

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

cat heatshield insecure

nearside rear tyre worn low on edges

Pass 16 Sep 2016 119,749 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both sides inner sill corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 110,819 miles

Corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Deterioration some bushes

Fail 20 Nov 2015 110,819 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt As chalked both large balljoints (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint As chalked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Of inner sill as chalked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt As chalked (2.4.G.2)

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

Corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Deterioration some bushes

Pass 21 Nov 2014 99,789 miles

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

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)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rearmost exhaust mounting bracket broken

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 18 Nov 2014 99,789 miles

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

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mounting brackets broken

rearmost exhaust mounting bracket broken

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 31 Oct 2013 82,988 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 82,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 76,871 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 70,498 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 70,498 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 64,311 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 57,567 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 52,129 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 31 Oct 2008 52,129 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Aug 2007 42,668 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 32,126 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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FN52 BKD is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FN52 BKD, 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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FN52 BKD is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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