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A7 SXX

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,509 mi
Last recorded197,509 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 SXX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 197,509 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 190,147 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and Back both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Break pipe, All body under neight are slightly corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 181,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 155,150 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 155,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 140,112 miles

Rear tyres perishing/cracking on sidewalls o/s & n/s

Underside of vehicle dry

Fail 2 Feb 2018 140,031 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front tyre at o/s perishing/cracking on inner wall

Rear brake dragging at o/s

Rear tyres perishing/cracking on sidewalls o/s & n/s

Underside of vehicle dry

Pass 9 Feb 2017 133,153 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 125,173 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 118,082 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 118,082 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 109,664 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 3 Feb 2014 109,664 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 100,777 miles

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

rear brake imbalance 35%,requires attention for adjustment or repair.

tyre pressure warning light on.

Fail 14 Mar 2013 100,777 miles

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

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

rear brake imbalance 35%,requires attention for adjustment or repair.

tyre pressure warning light on.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 86,125 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f + o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

Fail 8 Mar 2012 86,122 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f + o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

Pass 16 Mar 2011 71,331 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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A7 SXX is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 87,272 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 A7 SXX, 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 18 years old, this Mazda 6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A7 SXX registered?

A7 SXX is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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