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DY57 MHU

2007 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

150,915 mi
Last recorded150,915 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Mazda 675,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 MHU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2020 150,915 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) on both sides ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushes deteriorated on all suspension arms front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all bars front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various rubber ball joint boots both front and rear deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2018 130,513 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension noisey in operation

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 15 May 2018 130,513 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension noisey in operation

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 May 2017 114,728 miles

near side front tyre worn edges\ plus the rear tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2015 97,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

non-obligatory (nearside) door mirror glass damaged to the extent that it obscures view

Fail 4 Nov 2015 97,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON SHOULDERS & THROUGH OUTER LAYER SO ADVISE ALIGNMENT CHECKED

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

TYRE SIZE: 205/55R16V

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

non-obligatory (nearside) door mirror glass damaged to the extent that it obscures view

Pass 25 Jul 2014 83,282 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 83,282 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 77,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers smearing but clearing windscreen sufficiently at time of test also inside of windscreen dirty which may affect view in certain conditions ADVISE WINDSCREEN CLEANED INSIDE & OUT

Fail 23 Nov 2013 77,651 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Car wet for inspection

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers smearing but clearing windscreen sufficiently at time of test also inside of windscreen dirty which may affect view in certain conditions ADVISE WINDSCREEN CLEANED INSIDE & OUT

Pass 6 Apr 2013 70,793 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 58,661 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 58,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 42,680 miles

Front & rear pads getting low.

N/s/r tyre close to limits

Fail 29 Dec 2010 42,680 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front & rear pads getting low.

N/s/r tyre close to limits

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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DY57 MHU is a 2007 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 DY57 MHU, 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 DY57 MHU registered?

DY57 MHU is a 2007 Mazda 6, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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