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SM56 YWH

2007 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

78,237 mi
Last recorded78,237 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 675,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 YWH
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2026 78,237 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle underside has surface corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2026 78,237 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

vehicle underside has surface corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2025 76,791 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing covered in tape

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody has surface rust

Pass 13 Feb 2024 73,192 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 73,129 miles

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

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 dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 67,070 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 67,070 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 59,893 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 59,893 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 55,622 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 55,622 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 53,195 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 53,195 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 51,933 miles

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess offside front inner wing corroded next to engine mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all brake steering and suspension components are corroded

plastic covers and underseal prevent full inspection of various components

Pass 10 Jan 2018 50,346 miles

Front and rear number plates deteriorated

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2017 48,602 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2017 48,602 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2016 47,016 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 47,016 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 45,254 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 43,554 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 41,479 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 39,386 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 37,106 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 34,664 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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SM56 YWH is a 2007 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SM56 YWH, 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 SM56 YWH registered?

SM56 YWH is a 2007 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 January 2007.

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