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SW02 MUP

2002 Mazda 6

Yellow Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,997 mi
Last recorded143,997 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 MUP
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 143,997 miles

rear suspension sensor broken

Fail 29 May 2013 143,990 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear suspension sensor broke

Pass 26 Jun 2012 134,381 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 134,381 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

offside front tyre has a cut in outer tyre wall, not to chords

Pass 24 Jun 2011 126,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2011 126,292 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2010 122,231 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 113,066 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 102,259 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 86,125 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 72,043 miles

n/s/r tyre worn uneven and may be nioisy on road

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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SW02 MUP is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Yellow with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SW02 MUP, 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 SW02 MUP registered?

SW02 MUP is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 2 August 2002.

Is SW02 MUP safe to buy?

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