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AJ02 VHR

2002 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,411 mi
Last recorded90,411 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 VHR
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 90,411 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 79,302 miles

Vehicle undershields fitted obscuring some components

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush , BOTH sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 79,253 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush , BOTH sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle undershields fitted obscuring some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Mar 2019 71,781 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH , between 2 - 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 71,743 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH , between 2 - 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 61,311 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 61,311 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 56,843 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

general surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 4 May 2017 56,758 miles

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

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

general surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 11 May 2016 51,359 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 49,441 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 49,441 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 46,807 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 44,847 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 42,925 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 40,517 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 37,953 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 34,586 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 30,986 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 27,671 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 23,808 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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AJ02 VHR is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AJ02 VHR, 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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AJ02 VHR is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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