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YH52 RMX

2002 Mazda 6

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,948 mi
Last recorded135,948 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 RMX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2013 135,948 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear arches badly corroded not structural

Fail 5 Nov 2013 135,908 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust rear mounting broken but is adequately supported

General corrosion under vehical

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside & nearside rear wheel arches very corroded

Offside Inner Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake hose insecure (ot fastend to strut)

Offside front brake hose insecure (ot fastend to strut)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 126,080 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 126,080 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 125,736 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 116,501 miles

Nearside Front 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 29 Oct 2010 103,438 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

under car very rusty, both inner sills very rusty, rear subframe very rusty,

Fail 27 Oct 2010 103,430 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

under car very rusty, both inner sills very rusty, rear subframe very rusty,

Pass 22 Oct 2009 89,797 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 89,797 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 76,888 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 61,022 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 61,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 44,733 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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YH52 RMX is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YH52 RMX, 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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YH52 RMX is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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