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VX57 SFV

2007 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,739 mi
Last recorded118,739 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Mazda 675,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 SFV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2022 118,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction exhaust system modified ,diesel particulate filter removed and section of exhaust pipe welded in replacement (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front radius arm budh insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and nearside front blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front calipers binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 110,809 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides

body corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2020 110,809 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

body corrosion

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 May 2019 106,494 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axl corrodid

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

body corrosion

Pass 31 May 2018 100,645 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body corrosion

both front Tyre's wearing on the outer edge

rear axl corroded

Fail 21 May 2018 100,645 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body corrosion

both front Tyre's wearing on the outer edge

rear axl corroded

Pass 18 May 2017 95,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

body corrosion

rear axl corroded

Fail 18 May 2017 95,769 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

body corrosion

rear axl corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 89,260 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 79,998 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 75,122 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear suspension lower control arm bushes in poor condition

Pass 30 Sep 2014 75,122 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension lower control arm bushes in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2013 65,304 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension control arm bushes starting to split

Pass 23 Aug 2012 54,566 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 41,548 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,857 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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VX57 SFV is a 2007 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VX57 SFV, 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 VX57 SFV registered?

VX57 SFV is a 2007 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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