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BJ07 VHC

2007 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

157,617 mi
Last recorded157,617 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Mazda 675,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 VHC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 157,617 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlight lenses require cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear sub frames corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers slightly smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 154,954 miles

Front Both front headlights dim due to lamp units frosty - advise buffing lamp units.

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers worn - Advise replacement. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind - advise strip and clean. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 154,954 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre on 3mm + Worn on outer edge. 205/55R16 91V Aoteli. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Both front headlights dim due to lamp units frosty - advise buffing lamp units.

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers worn - Advise replacement. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind - advise strip and clean. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 150,310 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside slight bind when turned by hand on wheels

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion on the rear frame

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 150,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside slight bind when turned by hand on wheels

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion on the rear frame

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 147,736 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2021 147,733 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 144,180 miles

CORROSION TO SUSPESION ARMS AND CHASSIS

FRONT REG PLATE DETERIOATION

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

STEERING COLUMN/SECTOR SHAFT DRY/CREAKING

Fail 7 Apr 2020 144,180 miles

Service brake excessively binding BOTH FRONT WHEELS (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm REAR NEARSIDE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BRAKE PADS ON REAR WORN LOW / DISCS WORN

CORROSION TO SUSPESION ARMS AND CHASSIS

FRONT REG PLATE DETERIOATION

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

STEERING COLUMN/SECTOR SHAFT DRY/CREAKING

Pass 11 Apr 2019 135,162 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 121,770 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear silencer bracket broken but exhaust secure

Fail 9 Apr 2018 121,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear silencer bracket broken but exhaust secure

Pass 5 Apr 2017 108,334 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 108,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 98,781 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 88,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 77,682 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 65,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 53,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2011 46,650 miles

restricted view of under vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2010 33,202 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 33,202 miles

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

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

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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BJ07 VHC is a 2007 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BJ07 VHC, 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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BJ07 VHC is a 2007 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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