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SO56 MDJ

2007 Mazda 6

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,045 mi
Last recorded135,045 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Mazda 675,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO56 MDJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 135,045 miles

Front brake back plates corroded

Front pads wearing thin and discs corroded

Front wings slightly corroded

Nearside front bottom ball joint slightly worn

Offside front tyre close to limit

Slight corrosion nearside front floor pan

Pass 24 Jan 2018 118,163 miles

floor pan corroded slightly

front and rear sub frames slightly corroded

front brake back plates corroded

front brakes binding slightly

offside front inner sill slightly corroded but not excessive or structual

offside front wing corroded slightly

rear exhaust joint corroded

rear tyres close

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 7 Feb 2017 114,080 miles

Slight play nearside front bottom ball joint

Surface corrosion underneath

Fail 30 Jan 2017 113,947 miles

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

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

Slight play nearside front bottom ball joint

Surface corrosion underneath

Pass 3 Feb 2016 110,221 miles

Excessive surface corrosion underneath

Fail 3 Feb 2016 110,221 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Excessive surface corrosion underneath

Pass 5 Feb 2015 102,786 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Underbody corroded in all areas including suspension, braking, fuel and exhaust components

Underbody corroded in prescribed areas

Fail 28 Jan 2015 102,682 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Underbody corroded in all areas including suspension, braking, fuel and exhaust components

Underbody corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 27 Jan 2014 98,387 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2014 98,381 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)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 85,163 miles

all brake discs are corroded and worn

Pass 26 Jan 2012 70,726 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 56,947 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 56,947 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 43,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 MDJ is a 2007 Mazda 6 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MDJ, 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 MDJ registered?

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

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