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VN07 VYJ

2007 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

182,434 mi
Last recorded182,434 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2007 Mazda 675,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN07 VYJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 182,434 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both and front one damaged as well (6.3.1d)

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 19 Apr 2017 182,096 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both and front one damaged as well (6.3.1d)

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Apr 2016 165,438 miles

exhaust emits slight smoke

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 147,964 miles

front and rear inner sills beginning to corrode

n/s front tyre wall cut

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

Pass 2 May 2014 131,467 miles

engine area oil leak

front wipers split

Pass 23 Apr 2013 115,417 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 115,388 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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)

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

Outer Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 4 May 2012 109,919 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 102,510 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 102,510 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 May 2010 93,244 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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VN07 VYJ is a 2007 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VN07 VYJ, 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 VN07 VYJ registered?

VN07 VYJ is a 2007 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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