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AV08 XOB

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,573 mi
Last recorded148,573 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 XOB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 148,573 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front headlamp leveling device - the arm is deteriorated

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside - trailing arm mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

power steering is heavier when rotated to the left - ON LIMIT

Fail 16 Aug 2025 148,573 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front headlamp leveling device - the arm is deteriorated

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside - trailing arm mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

power steering is heavier when rotated to the left - ON LIMIT

Pass 6 Aug 2024 141,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer at join on pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside - ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside - scratched and weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively ON LIMIT (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside - trailing arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under vehicle corrosion including several suspension components

steering heavy when rotated to the left - ON LIMIT

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2024 141,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer at join on pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside - ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low nearside & offside (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside - scratched and weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively ON LIMIT (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside - trailing arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under vehicle corrosion including several suspension components

steering heavy when rotated to the left - ON LIMIT

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2023 134,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside - trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under vehicle corrosion

steering is heavy when rotated to the left

Fail 7 Aug 2023 134,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and worn unevenly across inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside - trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under vehicle corrosion

steering is heavy when rotated to the left

Pass 5 Aug 2022 127,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 'Y' section - on limit (tail pipe joins are heavily deteriorated) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover is deteriorating

steering operation is tight/heavy when turning left

Pass 7 Aug 2021 123,233 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens chipped has water inside lens

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

Vehicle's underside has significant surface corrosion

steering heavy turning to the left

Pass 3 Aug 2020 118,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint dust cover small split when jacked up (5.3.4 (b) (i))

steering feels notchy when standing idle

Pass 7 Aug 2019 112,403 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake travel is high

nearside & offside outer head lamp lenses are weathering

steering is heavy when turning onto nearside lock

under body & suspension area's corroding

Pass 11 Aug 2018 105,913 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper blade split at ends

Rear inner sill areas corroding nearside and offside

rear exhaust silencer joints deteriorating nearside and offside

Pass 2 Aug 2017 98,709 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)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 91,225 miles

resistance in steering when turning left

Pass 6 Aug 2015 84,401 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 76,470 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 76,470 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 69,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 63,407 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 63,405 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 63,240 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 63,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XOB is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 87,272 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XOB, 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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AV08 XOB is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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