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SH52 NHU

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

170,611 mi
Last recorded170,611 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 NHU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 170,611 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2013 170,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2012 153,749 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 153,300 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 136,824 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 136,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2010 117,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2009 100,519 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 100,519 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 96,481 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 96,481 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 91,495 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 82,315 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 NHU is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NHU, 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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What year was SH52 NHU registered?

SH52 NHU is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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