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AV08 KLZ

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

102,689 mi
Last recorded102,689 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 KLZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 102,689 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre to rear joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 86,692 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 86,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall has chunk missing showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on edges and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Apr 2023 78,190 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 20 Apr 2023 78,190 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 10 May 2022 70,562 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides front lenses faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 70,651 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides front lenses faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rears have been run hot. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 65,076 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 65,076 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 63,329 miles

Front front discs badly corroded and pads wearing thin

Front headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Rear tyres out of shape

Fail 2 Jun 2020 63,329 miles

Front front discs badly corroded and pads wearing thin

Front headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Rear tyres out of shape

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

Pass 16 May 2019 57,001 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyres slightly perished

Fail 15 May 2019 57,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edges wearing ideally needs changing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyres slightly perished

Pass 26 Apr 2018 49,773 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 5 May 2017 45,479 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

rear brake discs corroded on edges

Fail 4 May 2017 45,479 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

rear brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 10 May 2016 40,519 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 40,519 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 36,852 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 May 2015 36,852 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2014 33,494 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 33,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 May 2013 28,414 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all tyre's cracked/perished

Fail 9 May 2013 28,414 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all tyre's cracked/perished

Pass 10 May 2012 24,338 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 20,661 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AV08 KLZ is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 AV08 KLZ, 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 AV08 KLZ registered?

AV08 KLZ is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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