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VU52 XHV

2002 Mazda 6

Green Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,016 mi
Last recorded117,016 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 XHV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 117,016 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 115,252 miles

O/S main beam patern incorect.

Fail 13 Jan 2011 115,249 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

O/S main beam patern incorect.

Pass 7 Jan 2010 109,188 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 97,587 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 97,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 81,134 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 81,134 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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VU52 XHV is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Green with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VU52 XHV, 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 VU52 XHV registered?

VU52 XHV is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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