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GF02 LME

2002 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,851 mi
Last recorded97,851 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 LME
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 97,851 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 97,851 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 94,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 94,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 94,268 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

front number plate fading

movement in steering column top bush

o/s/r wheel arche corroded

rear discs corroded and pads low

sills weakening

Pass 29 Sep 2012 87,477 miles

both sills weakening

n/s/r shock absorber damp

slight movement in steering column top bus

Fail 29 Sep 2012 87,477 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both sills weakening

n/s/r shock absorber damp

slight movement in steering column top bus

Pass 30 Sep 2011 80,349 miles

both front tyres low inner/outer edges

engine protector loose

slight movement in s/column top bush

Fail 30 Sep 2011 80,349 miles

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

both front tyres low inner/outer edges

engine protector loose

slight movement in s/column top bush

Pass 30 Jul 2010 69,025 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 69,065 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre badly perished and mishaped on inner tread

Pass 24 Jul 2009 62,191 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 53,505 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 45,168 miles

engine cover fitted full inspection restricted

Pass 31 Jul 2006 36,961 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 LME is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LME, 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 LME is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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