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SB57 ABK

2007 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

148,947 mi
Last recorded148,947 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Mazda 675,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 ABK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 148,947 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 148,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2020 141,457 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 141,833 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower arm closest to front of vehicle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 130,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2019 130,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner+outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2019 130,521 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system very corrodied

Pass 12 Feb 2018 124,007 miles

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded

centre stop light inoperative

Fail 12 Feb 2018 124,007 miles

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

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

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded

centre stop light inoperative

Pass 13 Feb 2017 117,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 117,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 103,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 103,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 87,992 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 73,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 56,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 42,993 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 21,836 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Nov 2010 21,836 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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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SB57 ABK is a 2007 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SB57 ABK, 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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SB57 ABK is a 2007 Mazda 6, first registered on 22 December 2007.

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