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AU58 MJY

2008 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,968 mi
Last recorded146,968 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 MJY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 146,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 146,938 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Sharp-edgy corner sticking out on the NSF (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Excessive play! (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge.Marked.225/45 ZR18 95W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Excessive play! (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement Brake servo-pedal booster (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Due to the excessive fluctuating (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF + OSR outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 132,861 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 122,515 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside front tyres are bold on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front moisture in headlight

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and most suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear trailing arm front bushes are deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 122,494 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside front tyres are bold on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front moisture in headlight

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and most suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear trailing arm front bushes are deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 114,371 miles

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

Rear suspension bushes worn and separating from housings

underside of car corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2020 114,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 9 Oct 2019 107,655 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 98,118 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 98,118 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2017 90,791 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 82,193 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 82,181 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 78,306 miles

Offside Front tyre 2mm of tread and very badly worn inner edge worn smooth

Fail 3 May 2016 78,306 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre 2mm of tread and very badly worn inner edge worn smooth

Pass 5 May 2015 73,595 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 73,595 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 68,270 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 68,270 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 64,466 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 56,645 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 44,531 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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AU58 MJY is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU58 MJY, 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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AU58 MJY is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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