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SK56 XPS

2007 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,299 mi
Last recorded79,299 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2007 Mazda 675,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 XPS
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2015 79,299 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel overflow pipe corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2013 69,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front flexi ferrules corroded

slight corrosion on chassis and front subframme

Pass 29 Jun 2012 56,084 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 54,035 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 54,035 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 46,612 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 38,659 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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SK56 XPS 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 SK56 XPS, 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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SK56 XPS is a 2007 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 January 2007.

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