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AU08 VSY

2008 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,481 mi
Last recorded96,481 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 VSY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 96,481 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 96,470 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2024 81,995 miles

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2024 81,995 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2023 70,431 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake travel only just acceptable at the time of inspection

Pass 15 Aug 2022 59,796 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 54,000 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 45,089 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 45,087 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 215/50/17 in tread cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 44,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 43,941 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 43,941 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 43,208 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 42,400 miles

front bumper damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2016 41,305 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 40,334 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 40,334 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 38,487 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 36,560 miles

drivers seat slightly loose

Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,460 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 33,524 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 VSY is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VSY, 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 VSY registered?

AU08 VSY is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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