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RK52 ORT

2002 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,609 mi
Last recorded143,609 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 ORT
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2012 143,609 miles

offside rear tyre cut on outside sidewall

Fail 24 Nov 2012 143,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre cut on outside sidewall

Fail 19 Nov 2012 143,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

offside rear tyre cut on outside sidewall

Pass 16 Jan 2012 140,996 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 140,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 129,943 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 119,151 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2009 119,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2008 104,727 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 91,371 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

all discs have surface corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2006 82,956 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 67,194 miles

Rear number has slight weathering damaged, but still readable.

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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RK52 ORT is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK52 ORT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK52 ORT registered?

RK52 ORT is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is RK52 ORT safe to buy?

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