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SP52 TYY

2002 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,645 mi
Last recorded123,645 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 TYY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 123,645 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

offside sill corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2009 123,645 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

offside sill corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2008 100,721 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 100,718 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Oct 2007 80,786 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 80,786 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 65,355 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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SP52 TYY is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SP52 TYY, 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 SP52 TYY registered?

SP52 TYY is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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