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KC02 LVS

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,047 mi
Last recorded157,047 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC02 LVS
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2014 157,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear anti-roll bar drop link bushes perrished

knock from steering column

offside front tyre low on outer edge

offside headlamp lens faded

underbody and suspension components corroding

wheel arches corroding

Pass 24 Sep 2013 148,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 23 Sep 2013 148,700 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Oct 2012 139,417 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 139,412 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

knocking from steering

slight play in steering column

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 2 Nov 2011 129,125 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 129,125 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

front brake discs lipped

Pass 3 Nov 2010 117,507 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 117,507 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 103,550 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 17 Nov 2008 92,290 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 24 Nov 2007 77,743 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 77,742 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 62,808 miles

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

unable to see inner pads

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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KC02 LVS is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KC02 LVS, 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 KC02 LVS registered?

KC02 LVS is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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