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KB57 HBZ

2007 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,970 mi
Last recorded97,970 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2007 Mazda 675,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB57 HBZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 97,970 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 94,429 miles

Near-side wiper balade deteriorated but still clears screen effectively

Suspect fault with diesel particulate filter. Smoke reading higher than what would be expected of a DPF vehicle. Engine management light inoperative. Oil pressure warning light inoperative. Advise further diagnosis of system fault by specialist.

Fail 22 May 2015 94,429 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Near-side wiper balade deteriorated but still clears screen effectively

Suspect fault with diesel particulate filter. Smoke reading higher than what would be expected of a DPF vehicle. Engine management light inoperative. Oil pressure warning light inoperative. Advise further diagnosis of system fault by specialist.

Fail 6 May 2015 94,136 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 88,424 miles

rear axel rusty but no play in bushes.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 87,606 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 87,606 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 69,401 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 52,781 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 44,692 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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KB57 HBZ is a 2007 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KB57 HBZ, 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 KB57 HBZ registered?

KB57 HBZ is a 2007 Mazda 6, first registered on 13 November 2007.

Is KB57 HBZ safe to buy?

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