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GV02 RUU

2002 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,700 mi
Last recorded112,700 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 RUU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 112,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 112,635 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 102,379 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 95,162 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 93,625 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 92,686 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 88,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Jul 2013 88,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 85,739 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 85,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 79,513 miles

off side child seat rear seat

Pass 31 Jul 2010 74,155 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 70,014 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 70,014 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 67,539 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 67,539 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 60,209 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 60,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 50,739 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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GV02 RUU is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GV02 RUU, 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 GV02 RUU registered?

GV02 RUU is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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