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GF52 GMZ

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,001 mi
Last recorded141,001 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 GMZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 141,001 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Oct 2016 140,790 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out-rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis out-rigger (2.4.A.3)

all outer wheel arch areas corroded

nearside front (lower) outer wheel arch area corroded (insecure)

nearside front (outer) sill area corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2015 135,252 miles

both rear outer wheel arch areas badly corroding

general condition of vehicle underbody corrosive

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside front (inner) sill area excessively corroded (not within a prescribed area).

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2015 135,252 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear outer wheel arch areas badly corroding

general condition of vehicle underbody corrosive

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside front (inner) sill area excessively corroded (not within a prescribed area).

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2014 130,949 miles

offside rear tyre getting low

general condition of vehicle underbody heavily corroded

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

Fail 1 Oct 2014 130,949 miles

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

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

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

general condition of vehicle underbody heavily corroded

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 24 Sep 2013 124,881 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

auxhillary drivebelt noisey

both rear tyres getting low

front brake balance high (but within limits)

front brake pipes corroding

front subframe and various suspension components corroding

general condition of vehicle underbody corrosive and rear wheel arches

knocking noise from steering system

rear brake discs corroded

rear subframe and various suspension components corroding

Pass 3 Oct 2012 118,865 miles

both front tyres getting low (edges worn).

both inner and outer sills badly corroding

both rear outer wheel arches badly corroding

general condition of vehicle underbody corrosive

slight play in nearside steering rack-end

Fail 21 Sep 2012 118,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both front tyres getting low (edges worn).

both inner and outer sills badly corroding

both rear outer wheel arches badly corroding

general condition of vehicle underbody corrosive

slight play in nearside steering rack-end

Pass 24 Sep 2011 113,136 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 104,920 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 96,450 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 86,654 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 86,654 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 75,810 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 65,904 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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GF52 GMZ is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GF52 GMZ, 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 GF52 GMZ registered?

GF52 GMZ is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is GF52 GMZ safe to buy?

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