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HW02 MGX

2002 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,330 mi
Last recorded118,330 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 MGX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 118,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light outer lens damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all suspension components rubber bushes deteriorated

both rear tyres cuts in tread cord not exposed at test

rear subframe / rear lower arms/ general underbody surface corrosion to suspension and brake components

Fail 21 Jan 2020 118,327 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn gaiter split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light outer lens damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all suspension components rubber bushes deteriorated

both rear tyres cuts in tread cord not exposed at test

rear subframe / rear lower arms/ general underbody surface corrosion to suspension and brake components

Pass 31 Jan 2019 113,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

corrosion to rear arches

corrosion to rear sub frame

Fail 31 Jan 2019 113,759 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

corrosion to rear arches

corrosion to rear sub frame

Pass 23 Jan 2018 108,107 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 101,427 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear inner sill panels (2.4.A.3)

advise, handbrake travel

under tray fitted , limiting view

Fail 10 Feb 2017 101,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure distortion of tread, (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges,,,, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearly devoid of tread on edges,, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear inner sill panels (2.4.A.3)

advise, handbrake travel

under tray fitted , limiting view

Pass 8 Feb 2016 94,508 miles

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe etc,,, (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyres, worn slightly on edges

recommend wax oil under side of vehicle

Pass 21 Jan 2015 90,543 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 90,541 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 89,590 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 89,509 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 84,996 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 77,704 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 77,704 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 66,767 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 58,566 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 58,247 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 52,011 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 38,619 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 25,944 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 13,974 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 12,329 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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HW02 MGX is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HW02 MGX, 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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HW02 MGX is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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