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BV08 ZXA

2008 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,957 mi
Last recorded79,957 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 ZXA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 79,957 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 79,957 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 71,782 miles

N/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 63,984 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 17 Feb 2014 63,984 miles

Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear wiper split

Pass 1 Mar 2013 55,587 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 46,296 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)

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

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

both front tyres slightly spliting across tread area

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

near side front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

off side front tyre wearing inner edge

slight side wall damage to off side rear tyre

tyre pressure warning light on dash

unable to open boot

somthing inside near side front tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2012 46,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

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

both front tyres slightly spliting across tread area

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

near side front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

off side front tyre wearing inner edge

slight side wall damage to off side rear tyre

tyre pressure warning light on dash

unable to open boot

somthing inside near side front tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2011 41,820 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 34,255 miles

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

slight cut in near side rear tyre outer side wall

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 ZXA is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZXA, 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 ZXA registered?

BV08 ZXA is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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