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SB07 EJL

2007 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

70,763 mi
Last recorded70,763 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Mazda 675,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB07 EJL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2021 70,763 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire central (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached unsafe nut (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 68,151 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/f tyre outer edge slightly worn

rear vehicle under-body covered with under-seal

vehicle underbody components have corrosion but acceptable at time of test

Fail 4 Feb 2020 68,143 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/f tyre outer edge slightly worn

rear vehicle under-body covered with under-seal

vehicle underbody components have corrosion but acceptable at time of test

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 62,457 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 62,457 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 58,097 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 58,097 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 52,956 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 52,956 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 47,392 miles

all tyres wearing close to limit

very slight fluctuation at offside front brake disc during rolling brake test

Fail 11 Mar 2016 47,391 miles

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

all tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 10 Mar 2015 42,388 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 37,624 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 37,624 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 32,554 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 32,554 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 26,850 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 22,472 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 22,458 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 17,914 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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SB07 EJL is a 2007 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SB07 EJL, 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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SB07 EJL is a 2007 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 April 2007.

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