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CA08 GKD

2008 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,576 mi
Last recorded103,576 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 GKD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 103,576 miles

General rear under body corrosion

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

RBT: park brake minimum effort

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear passenger head restraints missing

Pass 14 Sep 2024 98,622 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 98,622 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2023 96,877 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 92,967 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 92,967 miles

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 87,231 miles

Nearside 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))

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

covers

handbrake only just met requirements

Fail 19 Aug 2021 87,231 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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))

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

covers

handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 21 Aug 2020 83,836 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted. exhaust rusting

Pass 9 Aug 2019 79,275 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted. exhaust rusting

Pass 3 Aug 2018 72,047 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever travel (1.1.6 (d))

covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2017 65,373 miles

Exhaust system corroding

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

Small stone chips to windscreen

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm to chassis bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 65,372 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system corroding

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Small stone chips to windscreen

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm to chassis bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 55,241 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 55,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 55,173 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 54,970 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Statutory seat belt missing middle seat belt buckle missing (5.1.1)

Steering system excessively tight On left hand lock (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 May 2015 47,804 miles

Centre seat belt receiver missing

Fail 20 May 2015 47,802 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre seat belt receiver missing

Pass 28 May 2014 42,122 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 42,035 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 37,055 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 31,840 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 25,664 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 GKD is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 CA08 GKD, 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 GKD is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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