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GV02 VWT

2002 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,168 mi
Last recorded99,168 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 VWT
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2020 99,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached camber control arm adjustment locking nuts not secure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 95,952 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components corroding + rear sub frame

corrosion not through all skins inner + outer sills

n/s handbrake reading poor

n/s outer sill partially covered

n/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 27 Aug 2019 95,949 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength complete outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components corroding + rear sub frame

corrosion not through all skins inner + outer sills

n/s handbrake reading poor

n/s outer sill partially covered

n/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 30 Aug 2018 92,139 miles

Rear suspension components and subframe corroding heavily

Fail 22 Aug 2018 91,994 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components and subframe corroding heavily

Pass 8 Aug 2017 88,960 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 88,870 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front front brake binding badly (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 85,280 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 85,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 80,241 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrossion under side vehicle in places

rear brake discs excessively pitted

rear suspension and arm corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2014 74,872 miles

rear brake discs pitted

rear suspension arms corroded

slight corrossion under side vehicle in places

Fail 26 Aug 2014 74,872 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake discs pitted

rear suspension arms corroded

slight corrossion under side vehicle in places

Pass 28 Aug 2013 68,842 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake discs pitted

suface corrossion on all suspension components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 61,459 miles

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

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

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

heavy surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 22 Aug 2011 56,503 miles

surface corrotion on under side of vehicle and suspension components.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 52,829 miles

suspension components corroded,brake discs wearing,chips+scratches in windsreen

Pass 25 Aug 2009 48,521 miles

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2008 43,360 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 29 Aug 2007 38,194 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 33,837 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 VWT is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VWT, 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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GV02 VWT is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 20 July 2002.

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