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GL52 HSE

2002 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,201 mi
Last recorded143,201 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 HSE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 143,201 miles

both rear trailing arms rusty

both rear wisebone arms rusty

front subframe rusty

rear axle rusty

under body under rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2015 140,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 140,462 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 133,029 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 132,577 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

corrosion to front subframe--rear spring mountings--sills--wheel arches etc

offside front brake discs corroded

wipers not vey good

Pass 4 Jul 2012 122,812 miles

Cut to tread O/S/F tyre.

Fail 30 Jun 2012 112,708 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Cut to tread O/S/F tyre.

Pass 1 Aug 2011 115,911 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 115,822 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 105,659 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 97,901 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 87,457 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 78,043 miles

both rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Fail 27 Jul 2007 78,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2006 65,912 miles

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

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 HSE is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Blue 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 GL52 HSE, 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 HSE registered?

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

Is GL52 HSE safe to buy?

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