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BV08 ZWX

2008 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

170,986 mi
Last recorded170,986 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 ZWX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2023 170,986 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside & Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 163,330 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 163,328 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction miss fire detected (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 157,596 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 157,595 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 150,511 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 150,505 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 135,976 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade slightly split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 117,003 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 103,563 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 103,563 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 87,154 miles

Centre Rear Coolant leak of engine ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion trailing arm mount /inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion trailing arm mount/inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 Oct 2015 74,869 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 68,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat n/s/r and o/s/r

Fail 16 Oct 2013 62,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 62,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2012 57,467 miles

SRS airbag warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 51,567 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 41,915 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 41,915 miles

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

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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BV08 ZWX is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BV08 ZWX, 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 BV08 ZWX registered?

BV08 ZWX is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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