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CA08 KAO

2008 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,271 mi
Last recorded133,271 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 KAO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 133,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened strong advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes bond failing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 133,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened strong advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes bond failing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 119,880 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 119,873 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush,mounting bolts heavily corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box blowing. all exhaust flanges HEAVILY corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush,mounting bolts heavily corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside and offside front mounting point areas holed and subframe heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms and securing bolts heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 113,094 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 107,076 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 107,076 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 102,009 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 92,528 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources reg plate bulb not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 73,815 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 73,815 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 62,906 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 54,397 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 54,397 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 44,626 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 34,114 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 23,589 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 20,050 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 KAO 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 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 CA08 KAO, 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 KAO is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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