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GF52 GRU

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,830 mi
Last recorded133,830 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 133,830 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 133,830 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 126,829 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Dec 2010 111,834 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 109,394 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 98,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 98,736 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Oct 2008 81,462 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 81,373 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nsf tyre bald on inner edge. nsr tyre at 1.6mm

Pass 26 Oct 2007 65,921 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 57,087 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Oct 2006 56,772 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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 GRU is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF52 GRU?

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What year was GF52 GRU registered?

GF52 GRU is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 18 October 2002.

Is GF52 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF52 GRU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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