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AK52 NYB

2002 Mazda 6

Yellow Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,889 mi
Last recorded126,889 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 NYB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 126,889 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 126,889 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 126,826 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

chunk out of inner sidewall on nearside rear tyre

engine oil level low

front subframe and suspension components slightly corroded

nearside rear brake has slight bind

offside front wheel arch slight corrosion

rear brakes slightly imbalanced on application

rear subframe and suspension components slightly corroded

small cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2013 116,110 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 116,101 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 106,361 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 100,500 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 91,407 miles

Nearside rear and Offside rear tyres worn flat on inner edges but not down to ply or cord.

Fail 25 Sep 2010 91,407 miles

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

Nearside rear and Offside rear tyres worn flat on inner edges but not down to ply or cord.

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 78,537 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 66,864 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 66,864 miles

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

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

Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 55,081 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 44,309 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 33,548 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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AK52 NYB is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Yellow with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AK52 NYB, 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 AK52 NYB registered?

AK52 NYB is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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