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VX52 TYU

2002 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,072 mi
Last recorded85,072 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 TYU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 85,072 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 85,072 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 80,536 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to prescribed areas

Fail 14 Apr 2014 80,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to prescribed areas

Pass 19 Apr 2013 77,072 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to suspension components and prescribed areas

exhaust backbox bracket incomplete (corroded)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 77,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to suspension components and prescribed areas

exhaust backbox bracket incomplete (corroded)

Pass 1 May 2012 74,007 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 69,168 miles

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

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

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2011 69,168 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2009 60,314 miles

Front tyres 3mm

Rear number plate slight water damage

Rear silencer mount broke off

Pass 19 Dec 2008 53,903 miles

rear brake pads 50% worn

slight play insteering column

Pass 5 Dec 2007 48,613 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 40,601 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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VX52 TYU is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VX52 TYU, 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 VX52 TYU registered?

VX52 TYU is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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