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BK08 SXW

2008 Mazda 6

White Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

91,723 mi
Last recorded91,723 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 SXW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 91,723 miles

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

rear of inner sills corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2025 89,186 miles

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

offside wiper blade split

Pass 16 Jan 2024 85,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor pattern to dipped beam image / reduced light intensity (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor pattern to dipped beam image / reduced light intensity (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 85,809 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor pattern to dipped beam image / reduced light intensity (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor pattern to dipped beam image / reduced light intensity (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 82,573 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 77,959 miles

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

rear of inner sills corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2021 73,682 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 68,657 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 59,461 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 50,667 miles

offside rear inner brake pad worn thin

Pass 21 Jan 2017 41,278 miles

Low effort on offside rear parking brake, Parking brake effort 16%

Pass 4 Dec 2015 32,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall perishing/cracking - low on tread close to excessive

Offside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking in outer sidewall - cuts in tread - low on tread close to excessive

Fail 4 Dec 2015 32,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall perishing/cracking - low on tread close to excessive

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking in outer sidewall - cuts in tread - low on tread close to excessive

Pass 31 Dec 2014 26,690 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 25,970 miles

all tyres getting low on tread

Pass 2 Apr 2014 25,345 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 19,754 miles

Outer walls of both offside tyres have slight damage

Pass 14 Mar 2012 14,301 miles

nearside rear tyre is slightly perished/cracked

offside rear tyre is slightly perished/cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2011 11,236 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 SXW is a 2008 Mazda 6 in White with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BK08 SXW, 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 SXW registered?

BK08 SXW is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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