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AX08 BWV

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,921 mi
Last recorded96,921 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 BWV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 96,921 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 side (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 89,921 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside components, corroded front to rear

Pass 29 Jan 2024 77,428 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension , steering and braking components corroded front and rear

Fail 24 Jan 2024 77,190 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension , steering and braking components corroded front and rear

Pass 23 Jan 2023 74,115 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake Disc Overheated

Offside Rear Brake Pad Uneven Wear

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

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2022 71,179 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2022 71,165 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2021 68,117 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 65,727 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general underside corrosion to all suspension parts

Pass 21 Jan 2019 62,764 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns and os inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underbody components and panels

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

trailing arm bushes showing signs of abrasion

Fail 21 Jan 2019 62,764 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment readings: 140 / 100 (1.1.6 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns and os inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + NEARLY WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underbody components and panels

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

trailing arm bushes showing signs of abrasion

Pass 30 Jan 2018 58,466 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm + uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: floor to sill and chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: floor pan, floor to sill and chassis leg areas (5.2.6)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear slightly (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to underbody components and panels

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 29 Jan 2018 58,465 miles

rear brake binding BOTH ns and os (3.7.B.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm + uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear rake disc discoloured

Parking brake efficiency ONLY JUST MET at 19%. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inners (3.5.1g)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: floor to sill and chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: floor pan, floor to sill and chassis leg areas (5.2.6)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear slightly (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to underbody components and panels

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 27 Jan 2017 53,763 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan, floor to sill and chassis leg areas (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan, floor to sill and chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear : slightly (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

front wipers slightly smearing

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 27 Jan 2017 53,763 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working PRS: replaced 501 bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan, floor to sill and chassis leg areas (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan, floor to sill and chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear : slightly (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

front wipers slightly smearing

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 22 Jan 2016 48,471 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 43,866 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 tyres tread cracking

Pass 31 Jan 2014 38,356 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 38,356 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 36,791 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 27,916 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 27,916 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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AX08 BWV is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 AX08 BWV, 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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AX08 BWV is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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