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GN52 HWD

2002 Mazda 6

Yellow Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,491 mi
Last recorded133,491 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 HWD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 133,491 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% boot one not working (1.2.1b)

all front and rear rubber bush's deteriorated but no movement

general under side corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2016 133,432 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% boot one not working (1.2.1b)

all front and rear rubber bush's deteriorated but no movement

general under side corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2015 130,277 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 122,488 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 117,807 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 113,697 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

low on engine oil

Pass 8 Jun 2012 113,697 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

low on engine oil

Pass 11 Jun 2011 109,157 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 104,220 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 93,748 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 93,743 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 79,382 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 79,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 62,714 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 62,709 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 50,225 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 37,334 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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GN52 HWD is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Yellow with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 GN52 HWD, 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 GN52 HWD registered?

GN52 HWD is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is GN52 HWD safe to buy?

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