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YX52 VSP

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

185,615 mi
Last recorded185,615 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 VSP
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 185,615 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 160,596 miles

All under body componants corroding

Front brakes starting to grab

N/S cv gaiter weeping grease

Rear brake discs pitted and corroding on braking surface

Rear suspension front bushes perishing with age

Fail 29 Mar 2016 160,469 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

All under body componants corroding

Front brakes starting to grab

N/S cv gaiter weeping grease

Rear brake discs pitted and corroding on braking surface

Rear suspension front bushes perishing with age

Pass 28 Oct 2014 119,447 miles

Both sills corroded

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 Oct 2013 103,391 miles

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

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

advance corrosion in front & rear subframes,suspension arms,etc

advance corrosion in under body,floors,chassis,inner & outer sills

Fail 15 Oct 2013 103,357 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advance corrosion in front & rear subframes,suspension arms,etc

advance corrosion in under body,floors,chassis,inner & outer sills

Pass 11 Oct 2012 98,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 86,631 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 78,184 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 78,184 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 63,100 miles

n/s/f side light dim

Pass 15 Oct 2008 52,547 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 43,322 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 34,346 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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YX52 VSP is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YX52 VSP, 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 YX52 VSP registered?

YX52 VSP is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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