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BL56 OAU

2007 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

188,284 mi
Last recorded188,284 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 675,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 OAU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 188,284 miles

tinted front screen removed prior to test

Pass 13 Feb 2024 182,572 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 182,567 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 177,037 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 172,681 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 172,676 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 169,648 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 166,529 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 166,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil level below minimum

Pass 25 Jan 2019 159,859 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil level below minimum

Pass 8 Feb 2018 155,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear brake discs corroded

engine oil level low

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 7 Feb 2018 155,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear brake discs corroded

engine oil level low

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Feb 2017 146,500 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 146,500 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 130,191 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 121,710 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 121,710 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 101,437 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 87,663 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 70,645 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 56,745 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2010 43,955 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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BL56 OAU is a 2007 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BL56 OAU, 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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BL56 OAU is a 2007 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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