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H10 COW

2002 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,344 mi
Last recorded166,344 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH10 COW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 166,344 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 152,838 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bodysill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bodysill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 118,712 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Corrosion To Underside

Fail 30 Nov 2015 153,777 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edges

rear exhaust corroding

rear subframe corroding

Fail 27 Nov 2014 140,883 miles

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

corrosion to rear inner sills , rear chassis, and suspension components.

heavy coolant leak.

offside rear tyre worn ,in poor condition.

suspension components deteriated.

Pass 27 Nov 2014 140,883 miles

corrosion to rear inner sills , rear chassis, and suspension components.

heavy coolant leak.

offside rear tyre worn ,in poor condition.

suspension components deteriated.

Pass 6 Dec 2013 134,113 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 126,645 miles

All rear suspension part are rustted but no excesive at the time of test

Fail 9 Jul 2012 126,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All rear suspension part are rustted but no excesive at the time of test

Pass 20 Jul 2011 112,078 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 112,078 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 99,181 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 99,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 88,237 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 88,237 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 72,819 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 57,315 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 41,491 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2005 25,812 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 25,812 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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H10 COW is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 H10 COW, 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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H10 COW is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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