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KC52 BWW

2002 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,611 mi
Last recorded117,611 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 BWW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 117,611 miles

rear suspension bushes perished

rear suspension arms corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front brake binding

both outer sills corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2015 117,611 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front brake binding

both outer sills corroded

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 8 Oct 2014 110,046 miles

rear axle unit heavily corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2014 109,965 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

rear axle unit heavily corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2013 105,684 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer body sills (plastic covers fitted)

all rear suspesion bushes slightly perished

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight corrosion n/s and o/s floor

Fail 3 Oct 2013 105,595 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer body sills (plastic covers fitted)

all rear suspesion bushes slightly perished

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight corrosion n/s and o/s floor

Pass 10 Oct 2012 101,054 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres going out of shape

o/s/f tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Fail 8 Oct 2012 101,054 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres going out of shape

o/s/f tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Oct 2011 95,158 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

front brake discs rusty on inner side

steering column spline slight play

Fail 6 Oct 2011 95,158 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

front brake discs rusty on inner side

steering column spline slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2010 89,340 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 89,340 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 79,541 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 65,499 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 56,290 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 46,087 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 34,242 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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KC52 BWW is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,261cc 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 KC52 BWW, 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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KC52 BWW is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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