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SC56 RXV

2007 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

126,443 mi
Last recorded126,443 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Mazda 675,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC56 RXV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2022 126,443 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear at rear flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over front and rear wings and wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over all front suspension arms, links and springs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over all rear suspension arms, links ,springs and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various underbody sections and members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

service brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Sep 2021 117,417 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both front wings heavily corroded

parts of underbody heavily corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2021 117,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both front wings heavily corroded

parts of underbody heavily corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 111,238 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion over inner and outer sillls

slight corrosion over whole underbody

Pass 2 Oct 2019 103,420 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 103,419 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 96,794 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 96,794 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system at caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 90,041 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2017 90,040 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at center clamp (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 85,341 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 85,339 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 79,592 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 79,590 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front 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 1 Apr 2014 73,314 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 62,047 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 62,042 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear exhaust brackets broken

Pass 24 Jan 2012 49,687 miles

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

high level brake light inop

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

Fail 24 Jan 2012 49,687 miles

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

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

high level brake light inop

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

Pass 10 Feb 2011 36,662 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 36,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 24,840 miles

child seats fitted to o/s and n/s rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Fail 9 Feb 2010 24,840 miles

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

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

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

child seats fitted to o/s and n/s rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts

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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SC56 RXV is a 2007 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 SC56 RXV, 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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SC56 RXV is a 2007 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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