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BK08 FHR

2008 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,354 mi
Last recorded106,354 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 FHR
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 106,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 106,354 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 101,557 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 101,557 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50/17 95WXL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Very deep and long cut in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 93,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp not working

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 85,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp not working

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 77,853 miles

both headlight lenes need polishing

Pass 3 Sep 2020 70,679 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 61,226 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 61,226 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 50,469 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 50,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 44,138 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2017 44,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 40,446 miles

Nearside Front slight play on inner tierod

Nearside Rear tyre the sidewall is cracking

Offside Front slight play on inner tierod

Offside Front tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre the sidewall is cracking

Fail 17 Sep 2016 40,446 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play on inner tierod

Nearside Rear tyre the sidewall is cracking

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

Offside Front slight play on inner tierod

Offside Front tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre the sidewall is cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2015 37,888 miles

both rear tyres cracking

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Sep 2015 37,888 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2014 33,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2014 33,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2013 29,644 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on outer and inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2013 29,644 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer and inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2012 24,361 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 19,569 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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BK08 FHR is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BK08 FHR, 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 BK08 FHR registered?

BK08 FHR is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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