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AF08 UAA

2008 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,150 mi
Last recorded126,150 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 UAA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 126,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases signs of corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2019 126,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases signs of corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 124,731 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 114,550 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 114,545 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear discs appear to have poor pad contact

oil level low

Pass 28 Feb 2017 100,025 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshners and telephone mount ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 77,759 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2015 77,620 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2014 66,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

OFFSIDE FRONT POSITION LIGHT DIM

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2014 66,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OFFSIDE FRONT POSITION LIGHT DIM

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 57,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CENTER WORN

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2013 57,517 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CENTER WORN

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 43,222 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 32,902 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AF08 UAA is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AF08 UAA, 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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AF08 UAA is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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