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CP08 OUB

2008 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

184,788 mi
Last recorded184,788 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 OUB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2020 184,788 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

steer wheel turn's automatically to offside when moving

Pass 9 May 2019 158,661 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no warning lights on dash time of test

rear subframe slight corrosion starting

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 5 May 2018 137,314 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 137,314 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 132,633 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 127,848 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides- floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 122,413 miles

child seats fitted to the o/s/r and centre rear seats

Fail 7 Apr 2015 122,413 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

child seats fitted to the o/s/r and centre rear seats

Pass 28 Apr 2014 117,973 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 114,175 miles

Zero emissions recorded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 100,979 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tyre presure warning light on

Pass 24 Mar 2011 62,955 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)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 62,955 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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CP08 OUB 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 CP08 OUB, 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 CP08 OUB registered?

CP08 OUB is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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