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AO08 AOD

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

138,241 mi
Last recorded138,241 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 AOD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 138,241 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 116,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear exhaust flanges (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 100,044 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 93,589 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 93,589 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 88,900 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 80,140 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2018 80,140 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine cover & undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2017 64,577 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2016 51,062 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 49,048 miles

front number plate is cracked

Pass 12 Feb 2015 45,047 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 39,906 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 34,322 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 34,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 29,268 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2011 23,511 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AO08 AOD is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AO08 AOD, 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 AO08 AOD registered?

AO08 AOD is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AO08 AOD safe to buy?

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