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GM02 GCU

2002 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,028 mi
Last recorded120,028 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM02 GCU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 120,028 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 115,767 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 109,229 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres have perished side walls

under side of car rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2011 99,793 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 99,793 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 92,477 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 92,477 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 87,218 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 87,218 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 75,314 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 64,100 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 50,331 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

under tray fitted [obsecure view]

Pass 24 Jul 2006 50,331 miles

under tray fitted [obsecure view]

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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GM02 GCU is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GM02 GCU, 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 GM02 GCU registered?

GM02 GCU is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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