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VN52 YLA

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,841 mi
Last recorded100,841 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 YLA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 100,841 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 100,837 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 95,068 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 95,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 18 May 2010 91,991 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 89,199 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 88,107 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 80,293 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 76,116 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 76,103 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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VN52 YLA is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN52 YLA registered?

VN52 YLA is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is VN52 YLA safe to buy?

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