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YC52 FZU

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,511 mi
Last recorded137,511 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 FZU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2017 137,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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)

sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Apr 2016 131,658 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 131,658 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play front arm (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 124,167 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut on sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 15 Apr 2015 124,167 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut on sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 17 Apr 2014 115,730 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 115,730 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 106,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 96,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 96,268 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 85,167 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 85,167 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 77,753 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 65,959 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 65,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 55,067 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 55,067 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 42,518 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 39,667 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 39,667 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 30,993 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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YC52 FZU is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YC52 FZU, 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 YC52 FZU registered?

YC52 FZU is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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