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SH52 KOD

2002 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,564 mi
Last recorded115,564 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 KOD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2017 115,564 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front subframe corroded

nearside and offside outer sills side plastic trim fitted unable to test fully for corrosion

rear subframe corroded

under body general corrosion

Pass 31 Dec 2015 105,577 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

underbody corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2015 105,577 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

underbody corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 89,452 miles

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

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

front subframe corroded

nearside inner sill corroded

offside inner sill corroded

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2013 83,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2012 77,033 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 71,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 71,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 60,326 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 41,542 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 33,636 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 27,438 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 27,438 miles

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

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

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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SH52 KOD is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SH52 KOD, 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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SH52 KOD is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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