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EJ08 BNY

2008 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

189,435 mi
Last recorded189,435 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 BNY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 189,435 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 180,982 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 165,969 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 152,447 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 152,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 139,331 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 129,734 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 129,734 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 121,327 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 121,327 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 119,872 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 119,872 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 118,085 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 118,085 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 116,264 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 116,264 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 112,874 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 110,238 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 99,427 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 99,427 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 85,073 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 64,849 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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EJ08 BNY is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EJ08 BNY, 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 EJ08 BNY registered?

EJ08 BNY is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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The MOT history for EJ08 BNY shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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