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GJ52 VFU

2002 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,262 mi
Last recorded131,262 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 VFU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 131,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front headlight misty

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 124,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 114,975 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 102,256 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 89,361 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding when turn manually

Pass 9 Sep 2014 75,867 miles

slight exhaust leak

Fail 8 Sep 2014 75,867 miles

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

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

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

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

slight distortion to near side front disc

slight exhaust leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 62,253 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread lumpy & worn on inner edge. Cut to inner side wall

nearside front wheel rim dented on inner face

offside rear tyre tread worn & lumpy on inner edge

slight exhaust leak centre to rear joint

Fail 20 Sep 2013 62,253 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre tread lumpy & worn on inner edge. Cut to inner side wall

nearside front wheel rim dented on inner face

offside rear tyre tread worn & lumpy on inner edge

slight exhaust leak centre to rear joint

Pass 19 Sep 2012 56,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

a/c condensor in poor condition

centre joint on exhaust leaking very slightly

cut in n/s/r tyre wall no cords exposed

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and lumpy

Fail 19 Sep 2012 56,658 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

a/c condensor in poor condition

centre joint on exhaust leaking very slightly

cut in n/s/r tyre wall no cords exposed

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and lumpy

Pass 22 Sep 2011 49,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

a/c condensor deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2010 45,059 miles

all tyres cracking up

nearside front tyre has cut to sidewall not deep enough to expose chord

Fail 29 Sep 2010 45,058 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres cracking up

nearside front tyre has cut to sidewall not deep enough to expose chord

Pass 26 Oct 2009 41,561 miles

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

surface corrosion to under side

Pass 29 Oct 2008 39,314 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 39,310 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 36,681 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 33,504 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2006 33,445 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside 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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GJ52 VFU is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GJ52 VFU, 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 GJ52 VFU registered?

GJ52 VFU is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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