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GL02 MZW

2002 Mazda 6

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,236 mi
Last recorded163,236 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 MZW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 163,236 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 142,463 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion through out

Pass 20 Sep 2013 137,758 miles

rust patches

Fail 16 Sep 2013 137,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rust patches

Pass 17 Sep 2012 130,574 miles

front pads low

oil leaks

rust patches

Fail 17 Sep 2012 130,574 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front pads low

oil leaks

rust patches

Pass 6 Sep 2011 123,986 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 115,456 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 108,373 miles

front brake imbalance close to limit

front brake pads worn

Fail 29 Aug 2009 108,303 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake imbalance close to limit

front brake pads worn

Pass 21 Aug 2008 100,377 miles

rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Fail 18 Aug 2008 100,359 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front and rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 14 Aug 2007 92,651 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 92,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 19 Jul 2006 83,819 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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GL02 MZW is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GL02 MZW, 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 MZW registered?

GL02 MZW is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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