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SM07 VLS

2007 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,371 mi
Last recorded123,371 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Mazda 675,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 VLS
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2024 123,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 118,718 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener Interior Mirror ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various Areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 115,818 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 111,739 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald (No Cords Visible at Present) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald (No Cords Visible at Present) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 108,166 miles

Front headlights deteriorating

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

suspension components showing corrosion

under floor's corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2020 108,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front headlights deteriorating

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

suspension components showing corrosion

under floor's corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2019 105,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension components showing deterioration/corrosion

under floor corrosion in places

Fail 17 Sep 2019 105,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension components showing deterioration/corrosion

under floor corrosion in places

Pass 6 Nov 2018 102,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 102,766 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 98,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 94,092 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 89,855 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 89,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 85,248 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 85,246 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 70,563 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 57,190 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 57,190 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 54,213 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 36,510 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 29,778 miles

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

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

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 VLS is a 2007 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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