CarVerify

Free Car Check

AF08 OFD

2008 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,504 mi
Last recorded143,504 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 OFD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 143,504 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 143,504 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 129,554 miles

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

exhaust heat shield broken

Pass 23 Jun 2021 118,096 miles

Engine covers & Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Engine noise under bonnet induction/exhaust

Headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall damaged/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer wall damaged/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Park brake lever high

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 118,096 miles

Engine covers & Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Engine noise under bonnet induction/exhaust

Headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall damaged/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer wall damaged/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Park brake lever high

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 106,504 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 96,224 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 96,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2018 84,364 miles

Exhaust flanges deteriorated and fragile.

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre - Cracked & Perished.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear All rear suspension bushes deteriorating.

Pass 11 Aug 2017 73,216 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Fail 11 Aug 2017 73,206 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall damage (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split on outer sidewall. (4.1.D.1a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Pass 26 Aug 2016 63,455 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 53,987 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 50,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 43,191 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 37,214 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 31,594 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 24,502 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
Full Mazda 6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AF08 OFD is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AF08 OFD, 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

How do I check the history of AF08 OFD?

You can check the full history of AF08 OFD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AF08 OFD registered?

AF08 OFD is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is AF08 OFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 OFD shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF08 OFD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AF08 OFD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.