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GL52 HSD

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,740 mi
Last recorded152,740 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 HSD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 152,740 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive showing signs of corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 146,073 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 137,117 miles

Both front and rear subframes corroded.

Both sides inner and outer sills corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 130,963 miles

Both front and rear corrosion on subframes and suspension.

Both front tyre inner treads balb, no chord visable at time of test.

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery not correctly secured, not insecure at time of test.

Fail 1 May 2013 130,962 miles

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

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

Both front and rear corrosion on subframes and suspension.

Both front tyre inner treads balb, no chord visable at time of test.

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery not correctly secured, not insecure at time of test.

Pass 5 May 2012 125,868 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underside corroding in general

Fail 7 Jan 2012 125,725 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management light on

full emission test was not carried out due to excessively high readings to avoid damage to both car and emission tester, a proper test will be conducted when vehicle is repaired and represented for retest

Pass 6 Jan 2011 119,693 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 115,696 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 112,215 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 100,784 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 84,739 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 84,739 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 71,400 miles

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

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

baby seat fitted at the rear.

engine cover fitted.

n/s/f tyre is damaged on the sidewall, inner cord is not showing and is close to the limit.

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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GL52 HSD is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL52 HSD, 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 GL52 HSD registered?

GL52 HSD is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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