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BJ08 UPD

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,431 mi
Last recorded148,431 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 UPD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 148,431 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp beam image weak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 140,962 miles

Offside dip beam deterioated

Rear Lower suspension arms corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine,side sill,under tray and inner wheel arch liner covers fitted

exhaust system deterioated

Fail 5 Apr 2018 140,962 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working 501 (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working 501 (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working 501 (1.1.C.1d)

Offside dip beam deterioated

Rear Lower suspension arms corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine,side sill,under tray and inner wheel arch liner covers fitted

exhaust system deterioated

Pass 22 Mar 2017 133,762 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside dip beam slight deterioated

engine,side sill,under tray covers fitted and inner wheel arch linners

exhaust system deterioated

passenger air bag turned off

Pass 13 Apr 2016 129,598 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 129,597 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front brake discs in very poor condition on inner faces

Both front inner brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 24 Mar 2015 116,105 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces in poor condition

STRONG ADVISE n/side rear tyre wearing out of shape and bald in places

o/side dip beam headlight dim in operation

Fail 18 Mar 2015 115,917 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front brake disc inner faces in poor condition

STRONG ADVISE n/side rear tyre wearing out of shape and bald in places

o/side dip beam headlight dim in operation

Fail 21 Mar 2014 106,243 miles

Front brake discs rusting on inner edge

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 106,243 miles

Front brake discs rusting on inner edge

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 95,221 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 81,658 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2012 81,658 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2011 64,279 miles

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

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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BJ08 UPD is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BJ08 UPD, 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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BJ08 UPD is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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