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SO56 MBY

2007 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

82,314 mi
Last recorded82,314 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Mazda 675,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO56 MBY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2018 82,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

heavy corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 28 Feb 2017 78,132 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 73,190 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 73,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 69,907 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 69,907 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 63,724 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 63,724 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 58,042 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 58,042 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 58,032 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to various brake pipes.

Pass 28 Feb 2012 49,796 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 49,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 39,047 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 28,713 miles

Nearside Rear 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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SO56 MBY is a 2007 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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