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GL02 NBB

2002 Mazda 6

Yellow Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,236 mi
Last recorded90,236 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 NBB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 90,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 83,920 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 81,258 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre deteriorated ( cracked )

under vehicle surface rust

Fail 22 Oct 2016 81,251 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing back (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 77,977 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 76,136 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 76,136 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2013 74,280 miles

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

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

PROMPT nearside front tyre sidewall damage and cuts

PROMPT nearside headlamp aim

front brake balance 24%

front brake discs pitted

most rear suspension bushes heavily perished (chalk marked)

offside front tyre edges

Pass 17 Aug 2013 74,280 miles

PROMPT nearside front tyre sidewall damage and cuts

PROMPT nearside headlamp aim

front brake balance 24%

front brake discs pitted

most rear suspension bushes heavily perished (chalk marked)

offside front tyre edges

Pass 15 Aug 2012 66,905 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 66,905 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2011 59,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 59,065 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 52,011 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 47,260 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 44,679 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 44,679 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 40,656 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 33,815 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 24,200 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 NBB is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Yellow 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 GL02 NBB, 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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GL02 NBB is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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