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BG08 EPO

2008 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,120 mi
Last recorded126,120 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 EPO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 126,120 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has severe corrosion, customer has been advised.

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 117,428 miles

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2020 113,359 miles

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

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2020 113,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2019 105,543 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 103,525 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 103,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 100,659 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 100,659 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 97,285 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 86,556 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 86,556 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 74,892 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2014 74,892 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2013 62,832 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 62,832 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 50,101 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 50,101 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 34,947 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 EPO is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BG08 EPO, 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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BG08 EPO is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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