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GF52 GNJ

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,257 mi
Last recorded171,257 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 GNJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2011 171,257 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 171,257 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 163,375 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres wearing on inner edges close to limit

knocking noise from suspension but no play found

Fail 3 Jul 2010 163,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres wearing on inner edges close to limit

knocking noise from suspension but no play found

Pass 3 Jul 2009 154,017 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise slight wiper marks on windscreen

advise surface corrossion rear suspension

Fail 4 Jul 2008 145,072 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 145,072 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 133,119 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2007 133,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 107,575 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 GNJ is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GF52 GNJ, 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 GNJ registered?

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

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