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BV08 ZYJ

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,730 mi
Last recorded67,730 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 ZYJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 67,730 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front and rear subframes/and suspension arms excessively corroded

Headlight lenses slightly foggy

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bush split but doesn't allow dirt in with vehicle weight on (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear handbrake performance low on just met requirements

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked and 3.3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 67,730 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front and rear subframes/and suspension arms excessively corroded

Headlight lenses slightly foggy

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bush split but doesn't allow dirt in with vehicle weight on (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear handbrake performance low on just met requirements

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked and 3.3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 66,395 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing 205.60.16 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing 10 yrs old 205.60.16 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear all suspension components corroding

Fail 2 Aug 2024 66,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple lumps / bulges 205.60.16 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple lumps / bulges 205.60.16 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing 10 yrs old 205.60.16 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing 205.60.16 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear all suspension components corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2021 66,371 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 66,371 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 65,393 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 63,629 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 60,945 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 60,945 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 57,866 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 53,377 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 48,071 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 42,360 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 36,770 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 31,785 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 26,456 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 26,456 miles

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

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 ZYJ is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BV08 ZYJ, 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 ZYJ registered?

BV08 ZYJ is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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