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AP08 EPV

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

163,855 mi
Last recorded163,855 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 EPV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 163,855 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

center to rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2022 163,855 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

center to rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2021 146,576 miles

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

Various under body corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2020 141,012 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

eml on

under body corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2020 141,012 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

eml on

under body corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2018 140,546 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front o/s/f tyre slight wear on edges

Fail 1 Feb 2018 140,546 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front o/s/f tyre slight wear on edges

Pass 24 Jan 2017 133,294 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2017 133,294 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2016 130,684 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 119,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2015 119,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 113,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corroded on inner sills / chassis

Pass 20 Jun 2013 104,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 97,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2011 88,572 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 87,679 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
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AP08 EPV is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AP08 EPV, 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 AP08 EPV registered?

AP08 EPV is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is AP08 EPV safe to buy?

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