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HW52 GMU

2002 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,483 mi
Last recorded128,483 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 GMU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2014 128,483 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 124,115 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 124,115 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 118,627 miles

air bag light indicates a fault

Pass 6 Oct 2011 112,935 miles

centre brake light not working

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 6 Oct 2011 112,935 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

centre brake light not working

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 27 Oct 2010 108,445 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 108,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 104,136 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 104,136 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 97,777 miles

Offside sun visor loose but not obstructing drivers view of the road

Fail 8 May 2008 97,777 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside sun visor loose but not obstructing drivers view of the road

Pass 8 May 2007 87,260 miles

osf tyre worn on edges,nsf tyre at limit,osr tyre at limit

Pass 5 Sep 2006 84,813 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 75,024 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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HW52 GMU is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HW52 GMU, 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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HW52 GMU is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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