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BW57 CXR

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,930 mi
Last recorded140,930 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 CXR
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 140,930 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

both inner sills corroded

front suspension corroded

rear axle corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2022 135,351 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 135,351 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 125,688 miles

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 23 Jan 2020 114,470 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 107,455 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

advise rear tyres split + perished

Fail 4 Jan 2019 107,300 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2018 104,549 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 104,457 miles

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 101,262 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 101,262 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 97,979 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 97,975 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 90,962 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 90,962 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 78,884 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 78,884 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 69,589 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 69,589 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 56,896 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 42,553 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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BW57 CXR is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CXR, 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 CXR registered?

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

Is BW57 CXR safe to buy?

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