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VK57 GYF

2007 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,698 mi
Last recorded144,698 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Mazda 675,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 GYF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 144,698 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre and rear exhaust corroded at joint

undertrays fitted covering some testable items

Pass 27 Nov 2020 138,707 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 130,815 miles

Rear Exhaust system has major corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2019 130,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system has major corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2018 124,324 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 124,324 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 119,676 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 119,676 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 119,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 113,008 miles

Exhaust Badly Corroded Not Blowing

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 106,170 miles

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 5 Nov 2014 98,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 88,448 miles

Rear tyres 3mm tread

Pass 8 Nov 2012 77,545 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 64,677 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 64,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 49,736 miles

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

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

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

tyre profile s different on front to those on the rear

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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VK57 GYF is a 2007 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VK57 GYF, 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 VK57 GYF registered?

VK57 GYF is a 2007 Mazda 6, first registered on 12 November 2007.

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