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AV08 TFE

2008 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,221 mi
Last recorded102,221 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 TFE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 102,221 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty and has been sealed up (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 102,205 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits readings fluctuating (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front reg plate poor,oil dirty-service overdue

rear brake bindy,exhaust cover loose

rear control arms poor,subframe-underbody-sills-arches-suspension-pipes-exhaust-running gear rusting

Pass 2 Dec 2024 85,584 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underbody

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 May 2024 83,797 miles

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

Various underbody components corroded

Fail 7 May 2024 83,797 miles

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

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

Various underbody components corroded

Pass 23 May 2023 79,325 miles

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

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

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

Various under body corrosion

Pass 10 May 2022 72,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Various underbody components corroded

Pass 4 May 2021 67,691 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 67,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 64,630 miles

rear track control arm bushes are starting to split slightly

Pass 10 May 2019 59,965 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 55,388 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 51,313 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 48,148 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 44,820 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 40,922 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 40,922 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 35,646 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 35,646 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 29,300 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 22,140 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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AV08 TFE is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,488cc 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 AV08 TFE, 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 TFE registered?

AV08 TFE is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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