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BG08 ERJ

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,431 mi
Last recorded110,431 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 ERJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 110,431 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 110,266 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (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))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 107,025 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 105,013 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 102,468 miles

Nearside Rear the parking brake only just met the efficiency.

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some components to the underside.

Pass 10 Jan 2019 92,026 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases the joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under-trays fitted obscuring some components to the underside.

Fail 10 Jan 2019 92,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very poor effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases the joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under-trays fitted obscuring some components to the underside.

Pass 19 Dec 2017 83,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 78,993 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 74,584 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 67,197 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 67,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 23 Dec 2013 57,582 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 51,178 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 42,248 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 42,248 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 32,516 miles

O/S/R Outer brake pad very low. Rear brake pads worn low.

The vehicle has an Undertray fitted restricting the view to the Engine and Gearbox.

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 ERJ is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ERJ, 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 ERJ registered?

BG08 ERJ is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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