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AX08 ERO

2008 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,390 mi
Last recorded168,390 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 ERO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 168,390 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 168,388 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2017 151,589 miles

slight bind offside rear brake

Fail 26 Jul 2017 151,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight bind offside rear brake

Fail 18 Jul 2017 151,536 miles

Driver's seat insecure frame snapped (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect suspect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort caliper lever sticking forward (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both headlamps deteriorating

Offside Front Tyre worn on both edges

Offside Rear Tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2016 146,362 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2016 145,909 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 138,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear discs corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 131,128 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 113,112 miles

All suspension components slightly corroded

Front and rear discs slightly worn and corroded

Offside front tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2013 113,112 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All suspension components slightly corroded

Front and rear discs slightly worn and corroded

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

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

Offside front and Nearside rear tyres both have cuts, unable to see cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 87,257 miles

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

both rear tyres 3-4mm

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 11 May 2012 87,257 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

both rear tyres 3-4mm

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 6 May 2011 58,650 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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AX08 ERO is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ERO, 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 AX08 ERO registered?

AX08 ERO is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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