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SO52 GXU

2002 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,560 mi
Last recorded85,560 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 GXU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 85,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted covering components in the engine bay

o/s/f wing corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Fail 6 Mar 2017 85,559 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted covering components in the engine bay

o/s/f wing corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Pass 10 Mar 2016 76,404 miles

engine cover fitted

o/s/f wing corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear child seats fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2016 76,291 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f wing corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear child seats fitted

engine cover fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2015 67,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres waering low

Pass 9 Mar 2015 67,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres waering low

Fail 12 Feb 2015 67,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing low.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 57,578 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 57,578 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2013 51,372 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 40,741 miles

n/s front tyre 2.00 mm

o/s front tyre 3.00 mm

slight high spot o/s front brake disc

Fail 19 Jan 2011 35,711 miles

ADVISE ALL BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

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 19 Jan 2011 35,711 miles

ADVISE ALL BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

Pass 19 Nov 2009 32,618 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 29,595 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 26,298 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 23,943 miles

Front tyres on 3mm tread

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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SO52 GXU is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SO52 GXU, 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 SO52 GXU registered?

SO52 GXU is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is SO52 GXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO52 GXU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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