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BK08 UMW

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

183,497 mi
Last recorded183,497 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 UMW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 183,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 183,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 175,809 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 163,678 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 148,799 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 139,227 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 127,519 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 116,097 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2017 102,356 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 97,305 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S N/S (3.5.1g)

Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (3.5.1i)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S FRONT AND REAR (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 97,297 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

nearside handbrake effort just met legal limit

nearside rear brake disc slightly scored

Pass 12 Feb 2015 91,477 miles

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2015 91,443 miles

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

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

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2014 85,101 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 79,303 miles

front tyres worn inside borderline

Pass 6 Feb 2012 69,562 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 49,764 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 UMW is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UMW, 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 UMW registered?

BK08 UMW is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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