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CV08 CSU

2008 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

146,096 mi
Last recorded146,096 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 CSU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2021 146,096 miles

Emissions not tested due to smoke no test , (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake backing plate breaking up and corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks , note under tray fitted , limit inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 140,370 miles

Front headlights deteriorating.

Nearside Front Inner brake pad looks low

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake readings are on 17%,minimum for the mot is 16%.

both front brake binding on at the time of the mot.(slightly)

tail gate wouldn,t open .

Fail 20 Feb 2020 140,370 miles

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

Front headlights deteriorating.

Nearside Front Inner brake pad looks low

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake readings are on 17%,minimum for the mot is 16%.

both front brake binding on at the time of the mot.(slightly)

tail gate wouldn,t open .

Pass 19 Feb 2019 132,273 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 121,007 miles

under body surface corrosion rear requires treatment

Pass 20 Feb 2017 110,953 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake dust cover corrodded

rear suspension heavy surface corrosion various

Fail 15 Feb 2017 110,953 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake dust cover corrodded

rear suspension heavy surface corrosion various

Pass 8 Feb 2016 101,703 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 93,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2015

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 83,397 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 76,071 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 68,059 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 49,646 miles

NOTE !! rear brake pads cannot be fully visually assessed. Inspection advised

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

Sills and underbody are covered in trim

Fail 29 Mar 2011 49,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

NOTE !! rear brake pads cannot be fully visually assessed. Inspection advised

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

Sills and underbody are covered in trim

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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CV08 CSU is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CV08 CSU, 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 CV08 CSU registered?

CV08 CSU is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is CV08 CSU safe to buy?

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