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GF52 VNR

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

135,509 mi
Last recorded135,509 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 VNR
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 135,509 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 15 Feb 2017 135,395 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

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

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

corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 3 Mar 2016 128,274 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine oil low/topped up

fuel filler corroding

handbrake lever travels long way

heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension components

underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Feb 2016 128,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine oil low/topped up

fuel filler corroding

handbrake lever travels long way

heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension components

underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Jan 2015 121,029 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 121,028 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to rear suspension

front brake pads 70% worn

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2014 113,692 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corosion n/s = o/s rear wheel arches

Fail 10 Jan 2014 113,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corosion n/s = o/s rear wheel arches

Fail 11 Jan 2013 109,773 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion rear nearside /offside wheel arches

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Jan 2013 109,773 miles

corrosion rear nearside /offside wheel arches

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Jan 2012 105,018 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perished

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2012 105,018 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perished

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 97,821 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 91,286 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 91,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 84,510 miles

N/S/R Tyre Starting To Crack And Perish.

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

Fail 17 Jan 2009 84,483 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Both Front Wiper Blades Split.

N/S/R Tyre Starting To Crack And Perish.

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 78,797 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 71,621 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 65,367 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 65,178 miles

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

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

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 VNR is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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