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GL52 MBO

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,103 mi
Last recorded138,103 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 MBO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 138,103 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 127,618 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 127,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 117,325 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 107,614 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 100,036 miles

Minor corrossion to both front sills/floors

Nearside rear drop link upper boot perishing

Nearside rear sills adequate repair

Nearside sills from centre forwards corroding within prescribed areas but not yet excessive

Offside rear drop link upper boot split but preventing ingress of dirt

Offside rear sills corroding within prescribed areas, not yet considered excessive

Fail 15 Jul 2014 100,030 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Minor corrossion to both front sills/floors

Nearside rear drop link upper boot perishing

Offside rear drop link upper boot split but preventing ingress of dirt

Offside rear sills corroding within prescribed areas, not yet considered excessive

Pass 6 Jul 2013 92,121 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 83,876 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 82,905 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 82,897 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 74,616 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 66,701 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 66,701 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 55,566 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 55,566 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 42,010 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2006 31,816 miles

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

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 MBO is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MBO, 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 MBO registered?

GL52 MBO is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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