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GF52 GXE

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,801 mi
Last recorded141,801 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 141,801 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 141,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 136,566 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Handbrake cable on offside caliper has limited free movement

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fail 1 May 2015 136,566 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Handbrake cable on offside caliper has limited free movement

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 130,919 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 24 May 2014 130,919 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 123,117 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 123,117 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 109,162 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 105,561 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 90,782 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2010 76,602 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 76,601 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake pads low

Pass 2 Jun 2009 72,664 miles

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

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 14 May 2008 65,017 miles

engine undertray fitted

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on edges and nail in tread

slight imbalance from front brakes

Fail 14 May 2008 65,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine undertray fitted

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on edges and nail in tread

slight imbalance from front brakes

Pass 5 Jun 2007 59,494 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 54,664 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 GXE is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GXE, 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 GXE registered?

GF52 GXE is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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