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GF52 VNE

2002 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

200,776 mi
Last recorded200,776 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 VNE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 200,776 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside wiper damaged but still clears the screen

only one washer jet working but still provides aducate washer fluid

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Jan 2017 200,776 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside wiper damaged but still clears the screen

only one washer jet working but still provides aducate washer fluid

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Nov 2015 188,067 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 183,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 12 Nov 2014 183,373 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 16 Nov 2013 169,566 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2013 169,411 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 157,743 miles

Both rear inner and outer sills corroding

Both rear outer wheel arches corroding

Front and rear suspension components corroding

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 157,743 miles

Both rear inner and outer sills corroding

Both rear outer wheel arches corroding

Front and rear suspension components corroding

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 142,411 miles

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

wiper blades split

Fail 25 Oct 2011 142,411 miles

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

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

wiper blades split

Fail 20 Oct 2010 123,164 miles

205x55r16 91w goodyear

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

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

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

rear number plate backing coming off

Pass 20 Oct 2010 123,164 miles

205x55r16 91w goodyear

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

rear number plate backing coming off

Fail 23 Oct 2009 105,175 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 105,175 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2008 88,145 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 71,838 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 56,556 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 41,621 miles

left rear tyre worn outside edge of tread very low

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 VNE is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VNE, 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 VNE registered?

GF52 VNE is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 14 November 2002.

Is GF52 VNE safe to buy?

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