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EF08 BTE

2008 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,393 mi
Last recorded94,393 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 BTE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 94,393 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 91,983 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 91,905 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 89,398 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 87,000 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 86,996 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2022 83,627 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 81,266 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 79,015 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 77,496 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 74,717 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 72,288 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 69,609 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 69,539 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 66,388 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 66,347 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 63,389 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

nearside front tyre cuts outer sidewall

Pass 13 Mar 2013 59,708 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 56,642 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 45,212 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 45,212 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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EF08 BTE is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EF08 BTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF08 BTE registered?

EF08 BTE is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is EF08 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 BTE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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