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FV02 MXA

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,667 mi
Last recorded161,667 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 MXA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 161,667 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch rusty

Offside Front wheel arch rusty

Offside Rear inner sill showing signs of corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2015 161,667 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 160,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired cable tied (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

inner and outer sills heavily corroded and weak/wiperblades poor

Pass 8 Aug 2014 126,977 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 126,977 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 105,261 miles

runing on lpg when tested

Fail 28 Aug 2013 105,261 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

runing on lpg when tested

Pass 7 Aug 2012 88,162 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 88,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 71,383 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 56,746 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Jul 2010 56,746 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 45,091 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2008 34,557 miles

Narrow band of rust (especially offside) inner surface of both front discs.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 28,473 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 21,967 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 21,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 15,232 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 14,995 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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FV02 MXA is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FV02 MXA, 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 FV02 MXA registered?

FV02 MXA is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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