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KD52 RTU

2002 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,090 mi
Last recorded116,090 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD52 RTU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2018 116,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened SPRING (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SUBFRAME (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 106,179 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 106,145 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Rear wiper torn

Fail 9 Jan 2017 106,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes on both arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes on both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes on all arms (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes on both arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 100,928 miles

Offside inner rack play

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 100,834 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside inner rack play

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 94,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

all four tyres starting to crack and deteriorate

nearside rear wheel arch slighty corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2015 94,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

all four tyres starting to crack and deteriorate

nearside rear wheel arch slighty corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2014 87,626 miles

Both front tyres are deteriorated on outer sidewalls. No cords or ply showing.

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated due to age cracking.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear handbrake imbalenced (slightly weaker).

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 87,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Both front tyres are deteriorated on outer sidewalls. No cords or ply showing.

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated due to age cracking.

Front offside wheel very slight binding.

Nearside rear handbrake imbalenced (slightly weaker).

Pass 12 Jan 2013 81,266 miles

All 4 tyres have age cracking on in the tread and sidewalls.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear n/s handbrake slightly weaker.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2013 81,266 miles

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

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

All 4 tyres have age cracking on in the tread and sidewalls.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear n/s handbrake slightly weaker.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2012 76,339 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 24 Jan 2012 76,339 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

battery insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2011 70,732 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 64,174 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 58,098 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 49,260 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 42,107 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 32,766 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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KD52 RTU is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 KD52 RTU, 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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KD52 RTU is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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