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SM07 UML

2007 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,396 mi
Last recorded162,396 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda 675,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 UML
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2023 162,396 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

engine cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2022 151,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

offside and nearside front wheel arch

offside and nearside outer sill corroded

offside rear outer sill

Pass 22 Oct 2021 141,324 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 141,324 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 130,108 miles

sill covers fitted unable to properly inspect

Pass 12 Apr 2019 108,350 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 96,679 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 84,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BRAKE PIPE ENDS (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 75,198 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 64,843 miles

Both front brake hoses inscure and nearside chaffing

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside washer jet needing ajusting

Fail 9 Mar 2015 64,843 miles

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

Both front brake hoses inscure and nearside chaffing

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside washer jet needing ajusting

Pass 4 Mar 2014 54,687 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 54,687 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 48,390 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 43,354 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 43,354 miles

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

Advise rear pads low

Pass 16 Mar 2011 35,065 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 27,385 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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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SM07 UML is a 2007 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SM07 UML, 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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SM07 UML is a 2007 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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