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SL07 YBV

2007 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,476 mi
Last recorded129,476 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2007 Mazda 675,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL07 YBV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2017 129,476 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear [lower] (2.7.4)

underside corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 118,539 miles

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)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

underside corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2016 118,539 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Wheel nut(s) missing each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

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)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

underside corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2015 100,574 miles

advise surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 31 Jan 2015 100,574 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 91,258 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 89,387 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 89,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 72,732 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 72,653 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 49,568 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 49,568 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SL07 YBV is a 2007 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SL07 YBV, 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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SL07 YBV is a 2007 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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