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GF52 GPE

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,237 mi
Last recorded121,237 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 GPE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 121,237 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 121,089 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 114,214 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 114,214 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

off side front tyre wearing inner edges

Pass 30 Apr 2014 105,718 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front tyre wearing low on inside edge

Fail 23 Apr 2014 105,639 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front tyre wearing low on inside edge

Pass 26 Apr 2013 96,953 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

passenger door mirror damage

slight bind near side rear brake

Pass 26 Apr 2012 86,465 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 78,675 miles

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

near side door mirror glass damage

rear diff mounting worn and cxceessive movement

rear discs poor condition

Fail 15 Apr 2011 78,675 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

near side door mirror glass damage

rear diff mounting worn and cxceessive movement

rear discs poor condition

Fail 30 Apr 2010 71,204 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyre walls have cracks not exposing cords

passenger door mirror glass damage

Pass 30 Apr 2010 71,204 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

both rear tyre walls have cracks not exposing cords

passenger door mirror glass damage

Pass 21 Apr 2009 59,819 miles

both front tyre outer walls slight damge

passenger door mirror glass damage

Pass 2 May 2008 48,883 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 46,665 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 46,663 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 39,314 miles

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

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

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 GPE is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GPE, 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 GPE registered?

GF52 GPE is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 October 2002.

Is GF52 GPE safe to buy?

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