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SH56 MBU

2007 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

132,044 mi
Last recorded132,044 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Mazda 675,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 MBU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 132,044 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

both sills corroded and soft but not holed of excessive

Fail 5 Oct 2020 132,020 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 125,546 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 118,475 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Pass 5 Dec 2017 113,579 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 106,459 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 99,464 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 91,729 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 82,767 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 74,534 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 66,137 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 60,835 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2010 53,840 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 53,777 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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SH56 MBU is a 2007 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SH56 MBU, 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 SH56 MBU registered?

SH56 MBU is a 2007 Mazda 6, first registered on 5 January 2007.

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