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VU52 XHY

2002 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,104 mi
Last recorded91,104 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 XHY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 91,104 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 80,174 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 80,174 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre punctured

Fail 24 Feb 2015 69,376 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)

exhaust and support brackets showing signs of corrosion

front and rear discs getting corroded

small hole offside bottom balljoint rubber boot

Pass 24 Feb 2015 69,376 miles

exhaust and support brackets showing signs of corrosion

front and rear discs getting corroded

small hole offside bottom balljoint rubber boot

Pass 10 Mar 2014 60,656 miles

both front tyres close to wear bands

rear discs getting corroded and worn

rear latitudinal tie bar bushes getting worn

small hole offside bottom balljoint rubber boot

some play steering rack

Pass 7 Mar 2013 43,475 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 40,992 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 30,878 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 15,299 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 15,299 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

wipers smear.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 13,923 miles

All tyres age cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2008 12,524 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight Damage To N/S Rear Tyre Sidewall

Pass 1 Oct 2007 10,450 miles

Tyres starting to wear unevenly

Fail 1 Oct 2007 10,450 miles

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

Tyres starting to wear unevenly

Pass 28 Sep 2006 9,020 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 XHY is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU52 XHY, 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 XHY registered?

VU52 XHY is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 11 October 2002.

Is VU52 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU52 XHY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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