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VN52 WCO

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

126,027 mi
Last recorded126,027 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 WCO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 126,027 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 115,669 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 115,335 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 105,097 miles

Number plates starting to delaminate.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded/bent (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 104,805 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Number plates starting to delaminate.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded/bent (1.1.11 (c))

Excessive brake pedal travel.

Pass 3 Dec 2020 96,588 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 90,053 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 80,775 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 75,721 miles

near side off side inner sills slighty coroded

Fail 28 Nov 2017 75,721 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

near side off side inner sills slighty coroded

Pass 30 Nov 2016 75,196 miles

Nearside Front perished on side wall

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 75,196 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front perished on side wall

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 73,043 miles

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

Slight surface rust to rear inner sills

Under covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 12 Dec 2014 70,678 miles

corrosion on nsf inner sill area

corrosion on os and ns rear inner sill area

Fail 1 Dec 2014 70,660 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 67,482 miles

nearside front tyre scuffed on inside wall and may have run flat

Pass 4 Dec 2012 65,796 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 65,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 63,907 miles

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

shallow cut to outside wall of offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Nov 2011 63,907 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

shallow cut to outside wall of offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2010 62,378 miles

offside and nearside rear brake pads worn low

offside front and rear tyres has deepish cuts to outside walls

Fail 8 Dec 2009 56,010 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 56,010 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 46,464 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 40,530 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 31,381 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 24,144 miles

all four tyres worn out on inside and outside edges

shallow cuts to side wall of nearside rear tyre

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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VN52 WCO 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 70.4%.

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 VN52 WCO, 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 VN52 WCO registered?

VN52 WCO is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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