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GV02 YYK

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,317 mi
Last recorded137,317 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 YYK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 137,317 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on inner edges!

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

Front Number plate has damage.

Front Washer jets need adjustment

General corrosion under car.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Just leaked and drying up now? (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Overheated? (3.5.1i)

No oil showing on dipstick! Oil added prior to mot test.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to tread wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both wheel arches corroded!

Fail 14 Jul 2017 136,792 miles

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

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

Front Both tyres wearing on inner edges!

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

Front Number plate has damage.

Front Washer jets need adjustment

General corrosion under car.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Just leaked and drying up now? (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Overheated? (3.5.1i)

No oil showing on dipstick! Oil added prior to mot test.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to tread wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both wheel arches corroded!

Pass 22 Jul 2016 124,400 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 124,201 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 112,188 miles

Power steering rack damp with fluid

Pass 7 Apr 2014 99,322 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 99,322 miles

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

front brake pads worn low

n/s brake caliper siezed

Pass 20 Mar 2013 88,799 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 88,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 68,046 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 68,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside front tyre starting to perish in tread area

Pass 20 Jul 2010 62,839 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 62,839 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 57,606 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 51,563 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn low on inner shoulder

Pass 1 Aug 2007 45,039 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 38,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 38,363 miles

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

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 YYK is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YYK, 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 YYK registered?

GV02 YYK is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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