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CA08 FJF

2008 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

161,698 mi
Last recorded161,698 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 FJF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 161,698 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2026 161,698 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2025 154,218 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 154,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 143,782 miles

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

Nearside Front tyres wearing outer edge

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

Rear exhaust shield loose

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2024 143,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyres wearing outer edge

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

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

Rear exhaust shield loose

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2023 137,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2022 130,113 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2022 130,113 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2021 123,262 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

aux belt age cracked

both headlight lenses cloudy

suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2021 123,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

aux belt age cracked

both headlight lenses cloudy

suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2020 114,541 miles

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

Nearside headlight lens cloudy

exhaust system corroded worse at joints

Pass 24 Feb 2019 102,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suggest attention (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suggest attention (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front brake discs in poor condition

rear exhaust heatshield loose

underside and components corroded in places

Fail 22 Feb 2019 102,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded, pads 3-4mm inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside steering arm has some play in ball joint

Offside Front drop link deteriorated, still secure

general wear in rear suspension bushes, no excessive play

rear silencer heat shield adrift

Pass 4 Feb 2018 88,237 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front shock absorber damp

nearside rear exhaust joint cracking and starting to leak

rear tyres worn very low

slight imbalance on front brakes

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 4 Feb 2017 77,424 miles

Front poor headlamp image

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

Rear brake discs surface corrosion

Fail 3 Feb 2017 77,410 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 67,513 miles

nearside front bumper damaged

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 28 Feb 2015 122,542 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 52,598 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 44,747 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 39,331 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 33,829 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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CA08 FJF is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CA08 FJF, 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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CA08 FJF is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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