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A96 LAD

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

63,662 mi
Last recorded63,662 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA96 LAD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 63,662 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 61,288 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 59,337 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 59,337 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 56,542 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 53,124 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 50,148 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 46,456 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 41,659 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 36,455 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 36,455 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 30,804 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 30,804 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 24,774 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 24,774 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 20,575 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 17,244 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 14,791 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 12,280 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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A96 LAD is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 A96 LAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A96 LAD registered?

A96 LAD is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 November 2008.

Is A96 LAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A96 LAD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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