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SOE 922J

2002 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

166,743 mi
Last recorded166,743 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOE 922J
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 166,743 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 160,641 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 160,641 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 152,787 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 152,784 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 147,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 147,812 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 141,484 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 141,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 137,635 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 137,635 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 132,923 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 132,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 124,250 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 115,791 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 115,791 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn bald on outer edges

Pass 8 Nov 2016 103,161 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 91,254 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 80,883 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 69,671 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 69,671 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 64,665 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 7 Nov 2012 64,665 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Nearside rear tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2011 59,650 miles

Offside rear tyre worn slightly on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2010 52,751 miles

Both front tyres bald on outer edges.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 47,011 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 41,023 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 32,756 miles

n/s/f wheel slightly distorted

Pass 26 Oct 2006 24,562 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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SOE 922J is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 SOE 922J, 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 SOE 922J registered?

SOE 922J is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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