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SY52 RLU

2002 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,405 mi
Last recorded94,405 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 RLU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 94,405 miles

general underbody corrosion

nearside rear tyre perishing

nearside rear tyre scrubbed on outer wall

Fail 17 Jul 2015 94,396 miles

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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

general underbody corrosion

nearside rear tyre perishing

nearside rear tyre scrubbed on outer wall

Pass 25 Jul 2014 90,699 miles

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

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

exh heat shield corroded

general underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2014 90,695 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

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

exh heat shield corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2013 85,928 miles

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

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

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

ex heat shield corroded

sign of underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2012 80,707 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 80,706 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 115,392 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 115,388 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 70,693 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Sep 2010 70,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Oct 2009 62,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 56,711 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 44,587 miles

offside front wiper split slightly

Fail 25 Jul 2007 44,587 miles

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

offside front wiper split slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2006 39,444 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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SY52 RLU is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SY52 RLU, 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 SY52 RLU registered?

SY52 RLU is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is SY52 RLU safe to buy?

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