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SX52 BKE

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,746 mi
Last recorded75,746 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX52 BKE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 75,746 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 May 2013 66,428 miles

exhauyst corroded/slight blow at rear

front brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2013 66,372 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

exhauyst corroded/slight blow at rear

front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 May 2012 64,419 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 64,419 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 60,640 miles

battery insecure

both front tyres on limit

n/s/r tyre worn on shoulder

rear discs pitted

sills corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2012 60,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

both front tyres on limit

n/s/r tyre worn on shoulder

rear discs pitted

sills corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2011 51,850 miles

management light on

Pass 17 Dec 2009 45,350 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

cat heatshield loose

Pass 17 Dec 2008 38,749 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 38,749 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 32,338 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Dec 2006 26,687 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 21,980 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 21,980 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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SX52 BKE is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SX52 BKE, 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 SX52 BKE registered?

SX52 BKE is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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