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RL52 YSS

2002 Mazda 6

Yellow Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,152 mi
Last recorded172,152 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 YSS
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 172,152 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 159,961 miles

surface corrosion to rear arches / outer sill areas

surface corrosion to rear of underside

Pass 12 Feb 2013 156,487 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 156,473 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 147,878 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 133,299 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 121,287 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 106,600 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Nov 2007 92,465 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 92,465 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 78,043 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 63,395 miles

front wipers starting to smear screen

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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RL52 YSS is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Yellow with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RL52 YSS, 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 RL52 YSS registered?

RL52 YSS is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is RL52 YSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL52 YSS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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