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SO56 LZU

2007 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,469 mi
Last recorded180,469 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2007 Mazda 675,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO56 LZU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 180,469 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake hose insecure

Fail 20 Apr 2017 180,288 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake hose insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2016 167,193 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 166,954 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 150,157 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 141,382 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 141,326 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 134,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 134,031 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 123,806 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 97,850 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 71,640 miles

Offside 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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SO56 LZU is a 2007 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SO56 LZU, 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 SO56 LZU registered?

SO56 LZU is a 2007 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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