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BJ57 EJU

2008 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

186,917 mi
Last recorded186,917 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 EJU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2024 186,917 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak To rear section (8.2.2.1 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 corners poor and have pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Various heavy underside corrosion but no holes

Pass 22 Aug 2023 181,571 miles

wear offside front and nearside rear tyres

Fail 14 Aug 2023 181,565 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

wear offside front and nearside rear tyres

Pass 17 Aug 2022 165,717 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 145,489 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plastic under trays/sill covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 134,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven wear across axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 113,367 miles

Front brakes bind slightly

Nearside Rear Damage to tyre sidewall is not considered excessive.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

Fail 6 Apr 2018 113,367 miles

Front brakes bind slightly

Nearside Rear Damage to tyre sidewall is not considered excessive.

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 1 Jun 2017 101,555 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 91,619 miles

rear wiper blade splitting

slight binding on o/s/f brakes

Fail 23 Jan 2017 91,611 miles

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

TPS warning lamp on dash requires resetting

auxiliary belt shows cracking

both front wiper blades split advise replacing both

rear wiper blade splitting

slight binding on o/s/f brakes

Pass 26 Jan 2016 85,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tread

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 68,158 miles

Front tyres wearing more heavily on shoulders.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 59,771 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 54,480 miles

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

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 10 Jan 2012 32,839 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 21,441 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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BJ57 EJU is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,488cc 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 BJ57 EJU, 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 BJ57 EJU registered?

BJ57 EJU is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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