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GL02 NBD

2002 Mazda 6

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,332 mi
Last recorded135,332 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 NBD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 May 2024 135,332 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 132,720 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 132,719 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both (4.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2022 129,859 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 129,859 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 125,882 miles

Gearbox mounting defective centre lower dog bone mounting ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 122,457 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 122,457 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 119,778 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 119,778 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 116,677 miles

General surface corrosion to brake and suspension components

Fail 26 Apr 2018 116,677 miles

General surface corrosion to brake and suspension components

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

Pass 10 May 2017 113,389 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 May 2017 113,389 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 110,052 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 104,169 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 23 Dec 2013 98,754 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Dec 2012 93,909 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

damage to offside rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 23 Nov 2011 90,350 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 86,705 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 78,481 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 67,832 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 67,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 56,622 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 56,622 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2006 45,458 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 45,458 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 34,257 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 NBD is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NBD, 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 NBD is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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