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BU52 GSV

2002 Mazda 6

Yellow Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,102 mi
Last recorded123,102 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 GSV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 123,102 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

o/s/r outer wheel arch corroded

rear suspension subframe corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2012 112,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jun 2012 112,336 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 104,166 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 104,166 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 95,648 miles

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Jul 2010 95,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Jul 2009 87,497 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 87,495 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 80,955 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 74,802 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 74,802 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

undertrays fitted making full inspection impossible

Pass 31 Aug 2006 68,053 miles

slight fluctuation on n/s/f brake performance

Pass 25 Aug 2005 59,066 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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BU52 GSV is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Yellow with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BU52 GSV, 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 BU52 GSV registered?

BU52 GSV is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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