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GF52 GWU

2002 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,385 mi
Last recorded73,385 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 GWU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 73,385 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 73,385 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 67,610 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Nov 2013 67,609 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Nov 2012 61,131 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 56,582 miles

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

N/S/F tyre sidewall damaged

O/S/F tyre been run flat

Pass 20 Nov 2010 50,752 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 45,250 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 45,250 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 40,349 miles

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside rear tyre very low on tread

Pass 23 Nov 2007 36,186 miles

oil leak from rear differential

rear pads look low

Pass 21 Nov 2006 29,239 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 GWU is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GWU, 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

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What year was GF52 GWU registered?

GF52 GWU is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 25 November 2002.

Is GF52 GWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF52 GWU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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