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SY02 XKE

2002 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,692 mi
Last recorded87,692 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY02 XKE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 87,692 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 87,360 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 77,474 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 77,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 15 Jul 2010 65,849 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 65,849 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

catalyst noisey

Pass 13 Jul 2009 56,601 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 56,601 miles

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

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

o/s/f lower rear suspension arm gatior slightly split

Pass 9 Jul 2008 45,285 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 45,285 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 35,633 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 23,090 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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SY02 XKE is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SY02 XKE, 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 SY02 XKE registered?

SY02 XKE is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 12 July 2002.

Is SY02 XKE safe to buy?

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