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AO08 BVL

2008 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

153,271 mi
Last recorded153,271 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 BVL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 153,271 miles

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Would Benefit from an oil spray. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 145,290 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 145,290 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 140,186 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 140,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 135,949 miles

Child seat fitted

Nearside rear antiroll bar link in poor condition advise replacement

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear pads getting low advise replacement

Rear springs corroded

Rear tyres starting to wear on edges/perished

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 May 2020 129,367 miles

Nearside rear antiroll bar link in poor condition advise replacement

Nearside rear brake pads getting low

Rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 1 Apr 2019 120,800 miles

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 1 Apr 2019 120,800 miles

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 112,908 miles

Front discs wearing

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 20 Mar 2018 112,908 miles

Front discs wearing

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 104,818 miles

rear exhaust joints deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2017 104,818 miles

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

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

rear exhaust joints deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2016 97,386 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs rusty (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2014 86,419 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 66,903 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 59,415 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 43,679 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 31,421 miles

Condensation in nearside headlight.

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 BVL is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AO08 BVL, 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 BVL registered?

AO08 BVL is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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