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BJ57 LUL

2007 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,934 mi
Last recorded165,934 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda 675,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 LUL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 165,934 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 165,923 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlight washers not operating

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 160,923 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp washers do not operate

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 160,923 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp washers do not operate

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 152,248 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 152,246 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 149,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both spring carriers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 149,398 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/r16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald along its inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both spring carriers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 144,276 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear spring carriers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 144,273 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear spring carriers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 134,010 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 134,010 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2017 128,043 miles

offside front brake grabbing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 128,043 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/r16 91w (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on its legal limit and has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre bald along its inner and edges

offside front brake grabbing

Pass 3 Nov 2016 121,410 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 111,370 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 101,515 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 101,512 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 90,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 82,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2011 73,318 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 64,173 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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BJ57 LUL is a 2007 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2007 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 75,411 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 BJ57 LUL, 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 19 years old, this Mazda 6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ57 LUL is a 2007 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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