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VK52 LYP

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,834 mi
Last recorded122,834 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 122,834 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 122,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 95,096 miles

MIL illuminated

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

exhaust corroded and o/s/r mount adrift

Pass 11 Jun 2012 89,506 miles

EML lamp on

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2011 72,420 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 23 Jan 2010 63,461 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 54,593 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 54,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 47,158 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 36,885 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f wiper slightly deteriorated

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 LYP is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LYP, 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 LYP registered?

VK52 LYP is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 17 December 2002.

Is VK52 LYP safe to buy?

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