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SM07 YAY

2007 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,163 mi
Last recorded142,163 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Mazda 675,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 142,163 miles

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

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

underside showing age related corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2020 141,250 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 134,616 miles

exhaust rusty

innersills rusty

Pass 4 May 2018 123,739 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2017 111,941 miles

discs and pads

Fail 28 Apr 2017 111,941 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

discs and pads

Pass 27 Jun 2016 101,914 miles

reaR DISCS WORN

Fail 27 Jun 2016 101,914 miles

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

reaR DISCS WORN

Fail 20 May 2015 90,725 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 20 May 2015 90,725 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 20 May 2014 83,269 miles

discs worn

exhaust rusty

Fail 16 May 2014 83,030 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight underbody corrsion

small stone chips to windshield

wipers smear

Pass 11 Jun 2013 72,565 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 72,563 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 64,849 miles

exhaust tailpipe mounting insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2011 51,612 miles

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

slight freeplay offside front wheelbearing

Pass 10 Jul 2010 39,197 miles

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 YAY is a 2007 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SM07 YAY, 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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What year was SM07 YAY registered?

SM07 YAY is a 2007 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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