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DY07 SWW

2007 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

169,239 mi
Last recorded169,239 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 675,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 SWW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 169,239 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2026 169,239 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 162,326 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

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

both head light lens poor but does not effect operation or pattern.

exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2025 162,325 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged.

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2025 162,325 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/stand up (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/stand up (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged.

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2024 152,516 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 152,516 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to fails (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 141,535 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 141,535 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 136,394 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust rusty

Fail 20 Jan 2022 136,394 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2021 129,074 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake hose secured by cable tie

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all subframe and suspension areas rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underside ,inner sills and rear suspension very rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all exhaust rusty and rear mount broken

Pass 14 Jan 2020 126,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brakes binding

corrosion in rear inner sills/floors/rear suspension.

Fail 8 Jan 2020 126,033 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 67% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/S FRONT DISC GOT HOT!!!

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AND BURNT /DETERIORATED!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear brakes binding

corrosion in rear inner sills/floors/rear suspension.

Pass 7 Jan 2019 113,856 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 113,854 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 103,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 91,156 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 79,303 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 69,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre worn smooth on the edges

rear brake pads low

Pass 11 Mar 2015 69,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre worn smooth on the edges

rear brake pads low

Pass 25 Feb 2014 62,903 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 51,344 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 20 Mar 2013 51,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,586 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 22,852 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 13,278 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 13,278 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DY07 SWW is a 2007 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 DY07 SWW, 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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What year was DY07 SWW registered?

DY07 SWW is a 2007 Mazda 6, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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