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BG08 LVN

2008 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,366 mi
Last recorded140,366 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 LVN
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 140,366 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 133,311 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 121,010 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion to rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion to rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Unable to fully inspect the vehicle as has been fitted with trims under covering floor pan & outer sill

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 112,178 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear two (2.4.G.1)

sill covers fittet

Pass 11 Mar 2015 108,089 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 103,103 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 98,648 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 98,483 miles

Offside Inner Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

centre exhaust system deteriorated.

Pass 1 May 2012 94,054 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 94,054 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 88,252 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 LVN is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LVN, 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 LVN registered?

BG08 LVN is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is BG08 LVN safe to buy?

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