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VU57 LYX

2007 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,701 mi
Last recorded106,701 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 675,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU57 LYX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 106,701 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroded

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 104,818 miles

all brake pipes starting to corrode

exhaust corroding

front and rear suspension arms corroding

front subframe starting to corrode

rear inner sills starting to corrode

Fail 2 Sep 2024 104,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all brake pipes starting to corrode

exhaust corroding

front and rear suspension arms corroding

front subframe starting to corrode

rear inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 5 Sep 2023 104,098 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear subframes and suspension arm corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2022 103,625 miles

exhaust corroded

surface corrosion on all suspension components and sub frames

Pass 4 Sep 2021 102,897 miles

exhaust corroding

surface corrosion on rear suspension arms

Pass 8 Sep 2020 101,656 miles

rear exhaust joints corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2020 101,653 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust joints corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2019 98,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2018 95,807 miles

nearside rear brake pads worn thin

rear anti roll bar balljoint gaiters perished

slight exhaust leak front section

Pass 8 Sep 2017 93,500 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on edge of tread

rear exhaust joints corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2016 91,197 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 91,197 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 81,835 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 73,194 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 66,682 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 66,682 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 54,017 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 38,700 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 25,036 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 25,025 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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VU57 LYX is a 2007 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VU57 LYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU57 LYX registered?

VU57 LYX is a 2007 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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The MOT history for VU57 LYX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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