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SH56 MFV

2007 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,079 mi
Last recorded105,079 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 Mazda 675,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 MFV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2020 105,079 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and offside front to rear - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both - unable to fully inspect wheel bearings (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both - trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - cracking on tread - at 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all rear suspension bushes slightly worn and perished

body, axle and chassis corrosion

both front wipers slightly smearing screen - front washers slightly weak

exhaust system corroded

handbrake has little reserve travel

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2019 103,559 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and offside front to rear - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all rear suspension bushes worn, cracking and perished

body, axle and chassis corrosion

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

both rear trailing arm bushes worn, cracking and perished

exhaust system corroded

handbrake has little reserve travel

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake bind - both - unable to fully inspect wheel bearings

Fail 19 Jun 2019 103,559 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and offside front to rear - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all rear suspension bushes worn, cracking and perished

body, axle and chassis corrosion

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

both rear trailing arm bushes worn, cracking and perished

exhaust system corroded

handbrake has little reserve travel

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake bind - both - unable to fully inspect wheel bearings

Pass 20 Jun 2018 99,138 miles

handbrake travel high

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

Nearside Rear brake bind

Offside Rear brake bind

Offside Rear tyre flat - no obvious puncture

Offside Rear tyre shows signs of being run flat

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

body corrosion

exhaust center clamp broken

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2017 92,268 miles

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

engine cover fitted covering components in the engine bay

Fail 3 Jul 2017 92,267 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)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both 19" (8.2.2)

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

engine cover fitted covering components in the engine bay

Pass 29 Jun 2016 84,655 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre cracked in tread area

Fail 29 Jun 2016 84,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre cracked in tread area

Pass 29 Jun 2015 76,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2015 76,986 miles

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 68,188 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 68,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 60,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jul 2013 60,673 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear discs pitted

Pass 7 Jul 2012 53,560 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 50,078 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 44,116 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 37,949 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 MFV is a 2007 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SH56 MFV, 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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SH56 MFV is a 2007 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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