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VK57 VLC

2007 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,521 mi
Last recorded171,521 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 Mazda 675,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 VLC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 171,521 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake weak

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake pads not seen

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 171,084 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake weak

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake pads not seen

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 155,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Oct 2016 155,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2015 142,459 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 133,159 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 120,991 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 111,354 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 98,663 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Jul 2010 81,264 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)

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 VLC is a 2007 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLC, 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 VLC registered?

VK57 VLC is a 2007 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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