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RK52 ORU

2002 Mazda 6

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,299 mi
Last recorded156,299 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 ORU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 156,299 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 142,931 miles

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

Rear exhaust hanger insecure (1 of 3)

Fail 20 May 2016 142,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust hanger insecure (1 of 3)

Pass 22 May 2015 131,503 miles

offside rear brake slight drag

Pass 16 May 2014 119,293 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 109,345 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight drag n/s/f brake

surface corrosion exhaust/underbody/suspension

Pass 24 Jan 2013 109,345 miles

slight drag n/s/f brake

surface corrosion exhaust/underbody/suspension

Pass 6 Feb 2012 97,226 miles

both front tyres are 2.5 mm

front brake pads are low/discs worn

Pass 9 Feb 2011 85,932 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 73,688 miles

note brake fluid low in resovor

Pass 19 Feb 2009 62,490 miles

front pads appear to be becoming low.......

Fail 19 Feb 2009 62,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front pads appear to be becoming low.......

Pass 21 Feb 2008 48,639 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 33,215 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 21,249 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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RK52 ORU is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ORU, 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 ORU registered?

RK52 ORU is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is RK52 ORU safe to buy?

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