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GL02 MXB

2002 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,682 mi
Last recorded86,682 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 MXB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2018 86,682 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near jacking point. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 82,839 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 82,839 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 77,473 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 77,455 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 74,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 74,306 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 71,200 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 68,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front lower outer sill corroded not near precribe area.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 64,036 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 64,033 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 60,034 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 18,865 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 49,782 miles

advise on condition of wipers

Pass 27 Jun 2007 40,086 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 40,085 miles

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 32,242 miles

front brake imbalance

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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GL02 MXB is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GL02 MXB, 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 GL02 MXB registered?

GL02 MXB is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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