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BG08 EOD

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,685 mi
Last recorded123,685 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 EOD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 123,685 miles

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

under side corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2025 115,199 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lens damaged

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2025 115,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Underside components corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2024 111,127 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr front to rear brake pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 111,127 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr front to rear brake pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 106,466 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSF&OSF (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear General corrosion underneath at the rear of the vehicle, not excessive yet

Fail 15 Jul 2023 106,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested No visible beam image (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No visible beam image or horizontal cut off line (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested No visible beam image (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No visible beam image or horizontal cut off line (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33%, NSR the weaker (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSF&OSF (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR&OSR very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear General corrosion underneath at the rear of the vehicle, not excessive yet

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSR&OSR close to excessive (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 91,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 80,865 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 80,843 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 67,449 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 66,086 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 64,451 miles

Suspension/Brakes under components has corrosion

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2017 61,284 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 59,425 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring the view to some of the underbody components.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 57,693 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 57,689 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

nsr tyre cracking

osr tyre cracking

Pass 5 Jun 2014 54,771 miles

suspension rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2013 52,080 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 52,020 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

both front tyres on 2mm

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2012 46,442 miles

exhaust middle rear section corroded cracked and blowing

suspect front inner pads wearing thin advice brake check

Pass 24 Jun 2011 42,810 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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BG08 EOD is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG08 EOD, 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 BG08 EOD registered?

BG08 EOD is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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