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AO08 CHY

2008 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,835 mi
Last recorded46,835 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 CHY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 46,835 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 43,527 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 37,809 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 33,520 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 29,114 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 26,132 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 25,052 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 23,157 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 23,157 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2018 21,546 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 18,260 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 16,118 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 16,118 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 14,201 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 14,201 miles

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

Signs of fluid around both rear brake calipers.No leaks apparent at time of test.

Pass 6 Feb 2014 11,595 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 11,594 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all 4 tyres cracked/split in tread

both front brake discs inner faces corroded

rear brakes work unevenly

Pass 21 Feb 2013 10,517 miles

front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2012 8,599 miles

Front disc inboard surface showing signs of deterioration

Pass 3 Mar 2011 7,031 miles

front discs are slightly corroded on inner side.

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 CHY is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CHY, 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 CHY registered?

AO08 CHY is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is AO08 CHY safe to buy?

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