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AE08 FED

2008 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,362 mi
Last recorded203,362 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 FED
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 203,362 miles

Offside Rear heat shield loose

Fail 22 Oct 2022 203,362 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear heat shield loose

Pass 16 Nov 2021 188,852 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer small crack at join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear hand brake lever off its stop

Offside Rear heat shield is loose

Fail 13 Nov 2021 188,849 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer small crack at join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear hand brake lever off its stop

Offside Rear heat shield is loose

both front head lights at misted

park brake only just meets minimum of 16%

Pass 13 Nov 2020 177,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre measured at 2.23mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlamp beam pattern poor.

Offside Rear heat shield loose.

Pass 7 Nov 2019 168,139 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 168,139 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 153,946 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 143,132 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 143,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 126,489 miles

Nearside Front misted

Pass 22 Oct 2015 111,497 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 95,326 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 95,326 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 72,782 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 72,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 50,874 miles

Front Wiper Blades worn

Rear Tyres starting to perish/crack between tread

Pass 17 Nov 2011 33,840 miles

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

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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AE08 FED is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol 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 AE08 FED, 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 AE08 FED registered?

AE08 FED is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is AE08 FED safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 FED shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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