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VK52 YKU

2002 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

121,637 mi
Last recorded121,637 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 YKU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 121,637 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion Both sides (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 120,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads Threads stripped off in both ends (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 111,999 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 111,869 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front outer cv boot leaking grease

Pass 6 Aug 2015 106,221 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 101,658 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 93,514 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Visually checked rear seat belts as vehicle has child seats fitted.

rear exhaust sections slightly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2013 93,514 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Visually checked rear seat belts as vehicle has child seats fitted.

rear exhaust sections slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 80,718 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 80,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 68,373 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 59,520 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 59,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 50,017 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 50,017 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 39,897 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 39,897 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 32,803 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 32,803 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 24,085 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 21,371 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 YKU is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YKU, 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 YKU registered?

VK52 YKU is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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