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VE02 BVH

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,089 mi
Last recorded120,089 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 BVH
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 120,089 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 111,593 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 98,350 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all chassis sections corroded

brake pipes plastic coated

outer sills plastic coated

Pass 16 Dec 2013 93,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes plastic covers fitted

general corrosion to chassis and rear wheel arches

outer sills plastic covers fitted

rear trailing arms and lower arms corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2013 93,921 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes plastic covers fitted

general corrosion to chassis and rear wheel arches

outer sills plastic covers fitted

rear trailing arms and lower arms corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2012 89,270 miles

corrosion to rear wheel arches

nearside rear seatbelt tested as presented,child seat fitted

rear brake pads appear low further inspection advised

Fail 12 Dec 2012 89,199 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear wheel arches

nearside rear seatbelt tested as presented,child seat fitted

rear brake pads appear low further inspection advised

Pass 29 Nov 2011 83,046 miles

corrosion to rear sills/arches.

front lower arms,balljoint boots split.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 78,321 miles

child seats fitted to offside rear and nearside rear,seat belts not fully checked.

corrosion on exhaust.

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch.

front tyres on legal limit of 1.6mm.

nearside front lower arm,ball joint boot split.

Fail 7 Dec 2010 78,218 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

child seats fitted to offside rear and nearside rear,seat belts not fully checked.

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch.

front tyres on legal limit of 1.6mm.

nearside front lower arm,ball joint boot split.

Pass 21 Dec 2009 71,870 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 64,634 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 56,513 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 56,513 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 Sep 2006 46,678 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Sep 2006 46,678 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Sep 2005 39,105 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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VE02 BVH is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VE02 BVH, 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 VE02 BVH registered?

VE02 BVH is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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