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AB08 AEC

2008 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,646 mi
Last recorded91,646 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 AEC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 91,646 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Jan 2025 90,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge also split (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 87,755 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear suspension arms and underbody corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2023 85,648 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 82,012 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 76,264 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 67,899 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 60,355 miles

front brake application uneven

windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Jul 2017 52,613 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 46,994 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 41,460 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2014 35,553 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 34,804 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

electric mirror adjust inop

Fail 10 Mar 2014 34,803 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

electric mirror adjust inop

Pass 11 Mar 2013 32,474 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 30,386 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 30,386 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 24,646 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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AB08 AEC is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AB08 AEC, 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 AB08 AEC registered?

AB08 AEC is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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