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GF02 LLU

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,966 mi
Last recorded131,966 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 LLU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 131,966 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 118,365 miles

3x front lower ball joint dust covers are split

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

general underside corrosion

n/s no. plate lamp is dim

rear exhaust is corroded

rear suspension b ushes are perished (not causing excessive movement)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 118,365 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

3x front lower ball joint dust covers are split

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general underside corrosion

n/s no. plate lamp is dim

rear exhaust is corroded

rear suspension b ushes are perished (not causing excessive movement)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 99,858 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 99,858 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 90,246 miles

N/S/F tyre feathered on outside edge.

N/S/R tyre feathered on inside edge.

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)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 90,246 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

N/S/F tyre feathered on outside edge.

N/S/R tyre feathered on inside edge.

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 83,520 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 74,908 miles

Harmonic dampers on bottom front wishbones are detached. Dampers are not an essential part of the front suspension.

Pass 9 Mar 2006 65,734 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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GF02 LLU is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GF02 LLU, 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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GF02 LLU is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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