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SM07 VYJ

2007 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

155,121 mi
Last recorded155,121 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda 675,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 VYJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 155,121 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing has bubble of corrosion

underbody general corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2022 143,772 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear axel corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2020 136,636 miles

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

Hand Brake just met the requirment

corison underneath

Fail 10 Nov 2020 136,636 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding tyre sized (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Hand Brake just met the requirment

corison underneath

Pass 13 May 2019 127,214 miles

surface corrosion underneath

Fail 11 May 2019 127,214 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 15 May 2018 119,892 miles

undercaridge corosion

Fail 27 Apr 2018 119,892 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and osr. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and osr. (3.5.1i)

Central Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

undercarriage corrosion.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 118,027 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf/osf/nsr/osr (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf/osf/nsr/osr (3.5.1i)

ns/os excess corosion

Fail 21 Apr 2017 118,027 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf/osf/nsr/osr (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf/osf/nsr/osr (3.5.1i)

ns/os excess corosion

Pass 18 Sep 2015 116,784 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 111,461 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 111,359 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 105,668 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 105,668 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 99,481 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 91,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Corroded

Offside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 91,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Corroded

Offside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 88,887 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 65,236 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 65,236 miles

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 has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 VYJ is a 2007 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VYJ, 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

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What year was SM07 VYJ registered?

SM07 VYJ is a 2007 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is SM07 VYJ safe to buy?

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