MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,492 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
corrosion underside of vehicle
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
corrosion underside of vehicle
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
offside front wheel tight to rotate
windscreen wipers split
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge 205/55 16
Nearside Front wheel slightly tight to rotate
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre worn inner edge 205/55 16
both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges.
o/s front lower rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover is splitting
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust hanger corroded and loose
1x exhaust hanger corroded & broken
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
rear inner sills slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
rear inner sills slightly corroded
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Underside is rusty
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 Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b) DANGEROUS
Underside is rusty
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges
rear exhaust flanges corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
engine oil appears low
faint scratch to windscreen
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres starting to split on outer shoulders
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VU56 BBJ is a 2007 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VU56 BBJ, 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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VU56 BBJ is a 2007 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 January 2007.
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