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AP08 HOA

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,826 mi
Last recorded130,826 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 HOA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2024 130,826 miles

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

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

Front Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch/boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch/boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 125,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body corrosion at rear of vehicle

Pass 29 Jul 2022 120,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both front headlamps going cloudy

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion at rear

Pass 30 Jul 2021 113,528 miles

Front both front headlamps cloudy

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2020 106,750 miles

Front front headlamps slight cloudy

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 96,803 miles

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 91,451 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack/perish

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack/perish

underside components covered

Pass 24 Apr 2017 84,327 miles

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

most underside components covered

Pass 18 Apr 2016 74,708 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 66,652 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 66,652 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 60,629 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 54,275 miles

front and rear brake disks are showing signs of age on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2012 45,864 miles

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

front registration plate cracked

unable to carry out full steering and susoension check due to undertrays

Pass 18 Jul 2011 34,219 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 HOA is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AP08 HOA, 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 HOA registered?

AP08 HOA is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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