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AU08 VST

2008 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

185,205 mi
Last recorded185,205 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 VST
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 185,205 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 182,743 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 161,509 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside on inner faces (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 138,475 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 124,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 124,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 114,441 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 109,647 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Feb 2019 100,532 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 90,824 miles

engine cover fitted can not check for leaks

under body trims fitted can not check for corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2017 81,992 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 72,551 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 62,363 miles

n/s/f spray jet not workimg 100%

Pass 10 Mar 2014 52,015 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 40,023 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 32,370 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 26,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VST is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VST, 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 VST registered?

AU08 VST is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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