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SM57 HKV

2007 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,615 mi
Last recorded117,615 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 675,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 HKV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 117,615 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 117,615 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 112,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch/top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch/top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 112,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch/top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch/top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 109,522 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 106,667 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 103,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 100,500 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 100,500 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 95,589 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 95,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 88,797 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 81,925 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 71,537 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 62,419 miles

advise checking/resetting front wheel alignment

front wipers noisy in operation

nearside front tyre weraring heavily on outer edge, advise replacement (205/55x16 Kumho)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 62,410 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a) DANGEROUS

advise checking/resetting front wheel alignment

front wipers noisy in operation

nearside front tyre weraring heavily on outer edge, advise replacement (205/55x16 Kumho)

offside rear parking brake performance slightly low

Pass 27 Jan 2014 54,673 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 46,075 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edges near limit

o/s/ftyre worn on edges nearing limits

o/s/r tyre tyre approx 2mm

Pass 19 Jan 2012 36,278 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 27,188 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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SM57 HKV is a 2007 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM57 HKV, 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 SM57 HKV registered?

SM57 HKV is a 2007 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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