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VU56 BBJ

2007 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,492 mi
Last recorded185,492 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda 675,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 BBJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 185,492 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Jan 2023 185,492 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 174,484 miles

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

offside front wheel tight to rotate

windscreen wipers split

Pass 28 Jan 2021 164,711 miles

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))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 164,711 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 156,775 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 145,366 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges.

o/s front lower rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover is splitting

Pass 29 Jan 2018 136,055 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 124,994 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 112,702 miles

rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2016 112,702 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 96,762 miles

Underside is rusty

Fail 31 Jan 2015 96,526 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 79,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2014 79,021 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 60,392 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 43,832 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil appears low

faint scratch to windscreen

Pass 5 Mar 2011 27,212 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to split on outer shoulders

Pass 31 Mar 2010 10,212 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 9,783 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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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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What year was VU56 BBJ registered?

VU56 BBJ is a 2007 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 January 2007.

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