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AX08 ESU

2008 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,674 mi
Last recorded164,674 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 ESU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 164,674 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 164,452 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 152,935 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 152,910 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s degraded lens, o/s degraded lens and incorrect pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Oct 2020 144,464 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 133,060 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 133,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output starting to fog up (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner tail light has condensation in it

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust section corroded

engine undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2018 118,741 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 106,156 miles

engine covers obscuring items in the engine bay

under trays obscuring items under the vehicle

Pass 13 Sep 2016 93,045 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm.

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 73,236 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (7.1.2)

child seats fitted belt not checked

covers over testable items

Pass 25 Sep 2014 63,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2014 63,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 53,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 47,063 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2011 34,570 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 ESU is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX08 ESU, 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 ESU registered?

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

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