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YC57 AEX

2007 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,043 mi
Last recorded161,043 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 675,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 AEX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 161,043 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle has been covered in under seal front to rear

Pass 11 Nov 2024 153,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Under body corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2023 144,166 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 23 Nov 2023 144,158 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

under body corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2022 133,764 miles

under body, rear axle, rear anti roll bar corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2021 123,706 miles

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

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear axle corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2020 115,527 miles

front sub-frame slight corrosion, under body corrosion, rear sub-frame corrosion

Fail 14 Dec 2020 115,527 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

front sub-frame slight corrosion, under body corrosion, rear sub-frame corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2019 105,096 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs inner face scored and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 105,086 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs inner face scored and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 92,703 miles

o/s ball joint dust cover slight split

slight corrosion throughout chassis

Pass 15 Dec 2017 81,358 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

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 16 Dec 2016 74,820 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 70,200 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 66,765 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 66,765 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 62,762 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 55,289 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 55,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 41,533 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 29,772 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)

Fail 16 Oct 2010 29,546 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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YC57 AEX is a 2007 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 YC57 AEX, 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 YC57 AEX registered?

YC57 AEX is a 2007 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 October 2007.

Is YC57 AEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC57 AEX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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