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SY07 VLA

2007 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

95,317 mi
Last recorded95,317 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Mazda 675,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY07 VLA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 95,317 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 95,317 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear links broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 92,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 92,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 92,685 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both ball joints (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 88,991 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 85,183 miles

Both front wiper blades torn

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section at 'Y' pipe (7.1.2)

Front registration plate slightly insecure

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 85,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Both front wiper blades torn

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section at 'Y' pipe (7.1.2)

Front registration plate slightly insecure

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Vehicles internal headlamp adjuster altered to re-check beams

Pass 5 Feb 2015 81,208 miles

N/S/F Tyre scrubbed on side wall

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 81,208 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

N/S/F Tyre scrubbed on side wall

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 77,185 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 77,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 74,265 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 74,217 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 71,262 miles

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

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

n/s wiper torn

o/s front tyre cut but not to cords

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 57,248 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 57,248 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 44,260 miles

MARKS IN FRONT SCREEN

Pass 20 Apr 2010 38,169 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SY07 VLA is a 2007 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SY07 VLA, 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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SY07 VLA is a 2007 Mazda 6, first registered on 25 April 2007.

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