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VK52 BNZ

2002 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,581 mi
Last recorded151,581 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 BNZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 151,581 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 151,580 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 137,840 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 137,840 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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 122,876 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 108,669 miles

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

deteriorated rear number plate

deterioration evident suspension bushes

offside rear exhaust mounting has been repaired

slight damage evident offside sill area

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to under tray

Fail 17 Apr 2010 108,668 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

deteriorated rear number plate

deterioration evident suspension bushes

slight damage evident offside sill area

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to under tray

Pass 16 Apr 2009 94,122 miles

ALL 4 TYRES WORN AND ON LEGAL LIMIT TODAY

Pass 5 Apr 2008 73,602 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Apr 2008 73,602 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 60,065 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 48,294 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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VK52 BNZ is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK52 BNZ, 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 BNZ registered?

VK52 BNZ is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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