CarVerify

Free Car Check

SL57 MZJ

2007 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,768 mi
Last recorded170,768 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2007 Mazda 675,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 MZJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 170,768 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine covers and undertrays obscuring testable items

Pass 26 Sep 2015 156,640 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover/under-trays fitted

exhaust system/ joints corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2015 156,640 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover/under-trays fitted

exhaust system/ joints corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2014 142,567 miles

offside rear tyre starting to distort

Fail 20 Sep 2014 142,380 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre starting to distort

Pass 17 Sep 2013 128,387 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 108,949 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 108,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 84,859 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 84,859 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 62,402 miles

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

Rear brake discs worn.

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
Full Mazda 6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SL57 MZJ is a 2007 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SL57 MZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SL57 MZJ?

You can check the full history of SL57 MZJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SL57 MZJ registered?

SL57 MZJ is a 2007 Mazda 6, first registered on 19 September 2007.

Is SL57 MZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL57 MZJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL57 MZJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SL57 MZJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.