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WF02 SWU

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,128 mi
Last recorded129,128 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF02 SWU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 129,128 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

various under body corrosion

Fail 1 Feb 2019 129,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

various under body corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2018 120,293 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

engine managment light on

various underbody components corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2017 116,924 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

various underbody components corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2015 105,258 miles

inner sills starting to corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2015 105,258 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine light on

inner sills starting to corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2014 95,083 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 95,081 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 28 Feb 2014 90,728 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

emissions slow to respond

eml on

ns head light low (just in spec) adjuster inop

os head light auto adjust inop

Pass 1 Mar 2013 82,834 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

engine management light on

os head light self leveler inop

os rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Feb 2013 82,596 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

engine management light on

os head light self leveler inop

os rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2012 73,939 miles

both rear lower tie arm bushes starting to perish but no excessive movement

both rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front lower arm rear ball joint dust cover has silicone repair

windscreen chipped zone A & B

Fail 2 Mar 2012 73,937 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear lower tie arm bushes starting to perish but no excessive movement

both rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front lower arm rear ball joint dust cover has silicone repair

windscreen chipped zone A & B

Pass 19 Apr 2011 70,405 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2010 64,727 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 58,970 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 58,970 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 53,671 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 53,569 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 47,436 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 40,404 miles

Offside Front 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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WF02 SWU is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WF02 SWU, 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 WF02 SWU registered?

WF02 SWU is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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