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VK52 BMZ

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

65,386 mi
Last recorded65,386 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 BMZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 65,386 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 65,377 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 63,127 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 60,961 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 60,961 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing both arms dust covers missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 58,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 55,811 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 55,811 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 52,574 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 49,266 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 49,266 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joints x2 two dust seals (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 48,645 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 48,645 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 47,242 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 47,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall to tread area. (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall of tyre 215/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 44,962 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 42,981 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has light cracks around side wall to tread areas.

Offside Rear tyre has light cracks around side wall to tread area.

Pass 22 Sep 2014 41,939 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 40,187 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 38,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2011 36,271 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 33,524 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 31,518 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 31,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 27,865 miles

Slight edge wear Osf tyre

Slight radial cracks Nsf tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2007 24,424 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 20,387 miles

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

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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VK52 BMZ is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VK52 BMZ, 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 VK52 BMZ registered?

VK52 BMZ is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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