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AP08 NBL

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

182,818 mi
Last recorded182,818 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 NBL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 182,818 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear exhaust system and flanges very corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

o/s front suspension arm & attached components have a slight knock & creak

rear suspension heavily corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2024 182,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn to limits on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear exhaust system and flanges very corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

o/s front suspension arm & attached components have a slight knock & creak

rear suspension heavily corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2023 159,967 miles

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

exhaust corroded on fixing joints

park travel excessive

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2023 159,964 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded on fixing joints

park travel excessive

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2022 147,542 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 134,126 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside tyres devoid of tread inner edges worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Undertray not secure at rear end

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Offside and nearside windscreen has damage (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust flanges very corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2020 118,151 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 100,938 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 84,256 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 67,041 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 67,041 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 54,872 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 51,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 45,497 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 38,493 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 31,882 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 23,502 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 NBL is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 AP08 NBL, 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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AP08 NBL is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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