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DX08 XBD

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,868 mi
Last recorded122,868 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 XBD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 122,868 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 122,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective internally RECOMMEND ATTENTION (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged outer sidewall. no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald raised inner edge 215/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective internally RECOMMEND ATTENTION (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged outer sidewall. no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald raised inner edge 215/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive RECOMMEND ATTENTION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 111,653 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 111,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215.50.17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 99,980 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of heat transfer brake bind! (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 99,878 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Spray paint on lens (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Spray paint on lens (1.1.C.1e)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of heat transfer brake bind! (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 93,787 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 88,991 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 88,928 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate output very weak (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

DPF light on

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on at the time of the test

Pass 10 Jan 2015 84,591 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 11 Oct 2013 78,770 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 74,843 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 74,843 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 62,698 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 62,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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DX08 XBD is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DX08 XBD, 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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DX08 XBD is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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