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SX02 EYG

2002 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,949 mi
Last recorded111,949 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX02 EYG
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2013 111,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under body havley coated in tar

Fail 11 Oct 2013 111,874 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside 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)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 108,997 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Oct 2012 108,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Oct 2011 105,825 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 105,816 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 101,360 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 101,360 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 97,442 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 97,442 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 76,511 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 76,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 63,831 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 53,120 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 41,914 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SX02 EYG is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SX02 EYG, 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 SX02 EYG registered?

SX02 EYG is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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