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RF56 MTU

2007 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

144,180 mi
Last recorded144,180 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Mazda 675,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 MTU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 144,180 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 130,603 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jan 2018 130,601 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Jan 2018 129,876 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 120,425 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 120,326 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 107,124 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 107,122 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 99,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2014 89,909 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 89,909 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 78,024 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 67,706 miles

ADVANCED WEAR BOTH FRPNT TYRES

ADVANCED WEAR FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 67,706 miles

ADVANCED WEAR BOTH FRPNT TYRES

ADVANCED WEAR FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS

Pass 24 Jan 2011 53,762 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 39,716 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 39,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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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RF56 MTU is a 2007 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RF56 MTU, 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 RF56 MTU registered?

RF56 MTU is a 2007 Mazda 6, first registered on 19 January 2007.

Is RF56 MTU safe to buy?

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