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AU08 VRX

2008 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,320 mi
Last recorded134,320 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 VRX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 134,320 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 134,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 126,094 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 119,438 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 106,684 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 92,409 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)

tyre size : 215 / 50 r17

Pass 14 Jun 2014 74,468 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 74,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 60,539 miles

front brake pads very thin/on limit **

nail in off side front tyre

Fail 16 Jun 2012 43,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 43,343 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 22,668 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 20,794 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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AU08 VRX is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AU08 VRX, 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 AU08 VRX registered?

AU08 VRX is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AU08 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 VRX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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