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CA08 UPJ

2008 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,418 mi
Last recorded127,418 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 UPJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 127,418 miles

Nail in tyre both rear tyres ()

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 124,630 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner outer edges

Fail 11 Apr 2018 124,620 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner outer edges

Pass 22 Apr 2017 119,089 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 119,075 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% out of balance (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 106,275 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 105,871 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides(must reset) (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative rod broken (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn miss shaped(rim) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

TYRE SIZE -225/45/R18 JINYU

handbrake lever long travel

n/s/f rim damaged inner edge

n/s/r tyre slight wear inner edge

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 30 Mar 2015 90,914 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear seatbelt web slight damage

Pass 28 Mar 2014 79,832 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 68,244 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 48,257 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 45,449 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 45,449 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 UPJ is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 UPJ, 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 CA08 UPJ registered?

CA08 UPJ is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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