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VA52 TCU

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,573 mi
Last recorded114,573 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 TCU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 114,573 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion in various place but not to excess

Pass 14 Dec 2019 111,812 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advice replace (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion in various places but not excessive

Pass 27 Dec 2018 105,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 105,321 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 98,872 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 92,226 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing slightly

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan and sills (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 85,220 miles

Front corrosion to front discs

Under trays fitted

rear discs corroded

suspect rear pads getting low

Fail 23 Dec 2015 85,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Front suspension locking device ineffective tie bar lock nut.(requires all parts as threads worn due to being loose) (2.5.A.4)

Front corrosion to front discs

Under trays fitted

rear discs corroded

suspect rear pads getting low

Pass 4 Nov 2014 79,501 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 73,018 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 65,623 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 65,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 59,582 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 53,681 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 48,349 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 41,016 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 34,064 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 26,448 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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VA52 TCU is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VA52 TCU, 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 VA52 TCU registered?

VA52 TCU is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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