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SB56 AOE

2007 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,201 mi
Last recorded156,201 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2007 Mazda 675,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 AOE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 156,201 miles

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

Oil Leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 156,199 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint Diagonal arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Oil Leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 137,767 miles

Slight bind of side front brake.

Vehicle is rusty rear

Pass 10 Feb 2015 127,041 miles

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

OF SIDE FRONT BRAKE SLIGHT BIND.

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 117,151 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 106,544 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 106,544 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 96,744 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 96,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2011 79,611 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 60,814 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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SB56 AOE is a 2007 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SB56 AOE, 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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SB56 AOE is a 2007 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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