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SP52 GPU

2002 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,038 mi
Last recorded84,038 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 GPU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 84,038 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 74,133 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Nail In Tyre

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 68,689 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 63,823 miles

both front brakes are binding slightly

front sub frame is corroded

power steering pipe is damp

Pass 28 Sep 2012 58,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 57,112 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 57,112 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 55,176 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 54,735 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 54,733 miles

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 46,281 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 46,281 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 37,103 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 29,313 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 22,192 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 13,860 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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SP52 GPU is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP52 GPU, 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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SP52 GPU is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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