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VA57 LTO

2007 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,202 mi
Last recorded93,202 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 675,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 LTO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 93,202 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

rear axel and suspension corroded

underside covered in sealant and undertray

Fail 30 Dec 2025 93,202 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

rear axel and suspension corroded

underside covered in sealant and undertray

Pass 7 Jan 2025 87,313 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

underside covered in sealant

Fail 6 Jan 2025 87,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury damaged inner sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury inner sill damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

underside covered in sealant

Pass 22 Jan 2024 80,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all nsf osf nsr osr (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all under body and suspension components corroded covered in under seal

Fail 8 Dec 2023 80,098 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Headlamp: dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner turret area around strut top mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Exposed area of lower sill around trailing arm mounting point

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner turret area around strut top mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Exposed area of lower sill around trailing arm mounting poin

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic floor covers fitted, cannot fully inspect covered areas

Plastic sideskirts fitted to both sills, cannot fully inspect covered areas. Corrosion to both exposed lower lips

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both frames and all attached suspension components

Pass 12 Jan 2023 75,292 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y piece (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner turret area around strut top mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber hanger split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Exposed area of lower sill around trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Low tread and slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner turret area around strut top mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Exposed area of lower sill around trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Low tread and slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic floor covers fitted, cannot fully inspect covered areas

Plastic sideskirts fitted to both sills, cannot fully inspect covered areas. Corrosion to both exposed lower lips

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both frames and all attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 74,177 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Floor covers fitted, exposed areas corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Sideskirt fitted, cannot inspect sills, exposed lower lip corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill next to trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Lower Sideskirt fitted, cannot inspect sills, exposed lower lip corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill next to trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working One LED out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both frames and all attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 74,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Low tread and heavily scrubbed inner edge 215/50/17 95w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Floor covers fitted, exposed areas corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Lower Sideskirt fitted, cannot inspect sills, exposed lower lip corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill next to trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Lower Sideskirt fitted, cannot inspect sills, exposed lower lip corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill next to trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working One LED out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both frames and all attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 70,315 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipe ends to brake hoses and hose ferrules greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level stop lamp incomplete (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Sill lip corroded from front to back, unable to fully inspect sill or floor due to plastic covers fitted

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber perished/splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and chassis rail around suspension mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Sill lip corroded from front to back, unable to fully inspect sill or floor due to plastic covers fitted

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and chassis rail around suspension mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both frames and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 67,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Lower Sill lip corroded - cannot fully inspect due to floor covers fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box rubber perished/split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/chassis rail around trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Sill lip corroded - cannot fully inspect due to floor covers fitted

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/chassis rail around trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2019 67,154 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Ball detached from link (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Lower Sill lip corroded - cannot fully inspect due to floor covers fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box rubber perished/split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/chassis rail around trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Sill lip corroded - cannot fully inspect due to floor covers fitted

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/chassis rail around trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 63,994 miles

All brake hose ferrules corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All mounting points/underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 61,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

all front suspension components starting to corrode

all rear suspension components and prescribed areas starting to corrode

Fail 20 Jun 2017 61,934 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces also discs look like they have been hot (3.5.1i)

all front suspension components starting to corrode

all rear suspension components and prescribed areas starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jun 2016 57,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

all rear suspension components and chassis very rusty

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Jun 2016 57,029 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

all rear suspension components and chassis very rusty

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2015 53,315 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 49,159 miles

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

underside of vehicle very rusty at rear

Pass 5 Jul 2013 41,773 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2013 41,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 35,941 miles

O/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 11 Jul 2012 35,941 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 19 Dec 2011 32,827 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 21,817 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 21,817 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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VA57 LTO is a 2007 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VA57 LTO, 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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VA57 LTO is a 2007 Mazda 6, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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