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SH56 XLU

2007 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,939 mi
Last recorded85,939 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 2007 Mazda 675,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 XLU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 85,939 miles

DPF light on

engine management light on

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2013 85,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

DPF light on

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

both front tyres worn badly on outer edges

engine management light on

offside front tyre pressure low

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2012 78,228 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 67,613 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 67,531 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 55,086 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 38,898 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 XLU is a 2007 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XLU, 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 XLU registered?

SH56 XLU is a 2007 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 January 2007.

Is SH56 XLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH56 XLU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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