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GU52 DBO

2002 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,729 mi
Last recorded136,729 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 DBO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 136,729 miles

Both outer sill lips and rear lower inner sills are corroded

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

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

Sill covers fitted at the time of test

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

The drivers door inner handle is a cable tie

The nearside rear wheelarch and outer sill is corroded

The rear subframe and suspension is heavily corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2014 136,729 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both outer sill lips and rear lower inner sills are corroded

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

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

Sill covers fitted at the time of test

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

The drivers door inner handle is a cable tie

The nearside rear wheelarch and outer sill is corroded

The rear subframe and suspension is heavily corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2013 131,080 miles

all of suspension components underneath vehicle corroded

exhaust corroded

very slight freeplay in steering

Fail 13 Nov 2013 131,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

all of suspension components underneath vehicle corroded

exhaust corroded

very slight freeplay in steering

Pass 30 Nov 2012 126,494 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 115,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/r brake has very slight bind

Pass 21 Dec 2010 115,328 miles

n/s/r brake has very slight bind

Pass 3 Dec 2009 100,038 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 82,724 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 64,971 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 46,687 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 34,270 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 34,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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GU52 DBO is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Black 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 GU52 DBO, 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 GU52 DBO registered?

GU52 DBO is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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