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BG57 BDU

2008 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,628 mi
Last recorded129,628 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 BDU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 129,628 miles

Dpf light flashing

Front sun visor strip fitted but not seriously effecting drivers view of road

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2022 129,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Probably due to headlight load sensor valve broken (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 45 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Nsr and osr not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Dpf light flashing

Front sun visor strip fitted but not seriously effecting drivers view of road

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2021 114,140 miles

Front windscreen sun visor strip fitted but not seriously effecting drivers view of road.

Fail 19 Jan 2021 114,124 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front windscreen sun visor strip fitted but not seriously effecting drivers view of road.

Pass 22 Jan 2020 105,023 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 105,020 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2018 99,111 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 99,111 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 92,436 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 92,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 86,358 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 70,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Jul 2014 62,380 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 62,380 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 50,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise child seats fitted to n/s and o/s outer seats

Pass 22 May 2012 48,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat fitted to n/s/rear

Fail 22 May 2012 48,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/rear

Pass 17 May 2011 36,383 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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BG57 BDU is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BG57 BDU, 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 BG57 BDU registered?

BG57 BDU is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 23 February 2008.

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