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BW57 CXJ

2008 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,682 mi
Last recorded141,682 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 CXJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 141,682 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2021 141,682 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2020 130,053 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 118,897 miles

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

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 27 Apr 2018 112,262 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 112,262 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 105,532 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 105,532 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate LENS DIRTY INSIDE (& BULB BURNT) (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 96,179 miles

Nearside Rear Lower ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BUSH WORN

Offside Front SIDE LIGHT DIM (BULB BLACK)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 95,854 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 89,272 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 81,612 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 81,612 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 70,985 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 70,985 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 58,938 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

tyres worn on edges

Fail 26 Jan 2012 58,938 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2011 45,089 miles

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

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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BW57 CXJ is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BW57 CXJ, 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 BW57 CXJ registered?

BW57 CXJ is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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