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BG08 LVZ

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,605 mi
Last recorded148,605 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 LVZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 148,605 miles

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

Rear Heat shield slightly insecure

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tail-light lens slightly defective, both sides

Fail 2 Apr 2026 148,605 miles

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

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

Rear Heat shield slightly insecure

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tail-light lens slightly defective, both sides

Pass 1 Nov 2024 139,400 miles

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

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

rear subfram, rear suspension slightly corrded.rear exhaust heat shield inscure

Pass 31 Oct 2023 128,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside head lamp beam pattern poor. Undertrays fitted.

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 31 Oct 2023 128,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside head lamp beam pattern poor. Undertrays fitted.

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 28 Oct 2022 118,816 miles

Nearside head lamp beam pattern poor.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 28 Oct 2022 118,816 miles

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

Nearside head lamp beam pattern poor.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 Nov 2021 111,422 miles

Both Sides Inner Sills, Facing Panel & Undersides General Surface Corrosion.

Both Sides Outer Sills, Engine Undertray & Undersides Covers Fitted.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides Faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 111,413 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Both Sides Inner Sills, Facing Panel & Undersides General Surface Corrosion.

Both Sides Outer Sills, Engine Undertray & Undersides Covers Fitted.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides Faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 104,295 miles

Offside Rear tyre nail.head light lenses poor condition.under tray fittwed.sills covered.

Fail 2 Nov 2020 104,295 miles

Offside Rear tyre nail.head light lenses poor condition.under tray fittwed.sills covered.

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 93,432 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 86,784 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 2 May 2017 78,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished/stepped

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Apr 2016 61,527 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 52,150 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres slight cracking/perished on outer edges

Pass 30 Apr 2014 44,358 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 44,358 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 34,454 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 26,889 miles

Advance wear to offside rear tyre(inner edge)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 20,972 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 LVZ is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 87,272 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LVZ, 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 LVZ registered?

BG08 LVZ is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is BG08 LVZ safe to buy?

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