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EJ08 BOF

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

159,005 mi
Last recorded159,005 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 BOF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 159,005 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2025 159,001 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2024 152,872 miles

Corrosion to both outer sills and rear inner sill area's

Heavy corrosion to various front rear suspension components

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

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

Offside front level sensor broken

Tyre pressure light on

Fail 18 Sep 2024 152,860 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to lens ETC (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to lens etc. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Corrosion to both outer sills and rear inner sill area's

Heavy corrosion to various front rear suspension components

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

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

Offside front level sensor broken

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 5 Sep 2023 138,030 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 126,713 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 119,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 111,302 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 102,736 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 88,969 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 75,561 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Fail 17 Nov 2017 75,561 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 17 Nov 2016 60,689 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 54,904 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 47,499 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 39,774 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 30,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2012 26,182 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 19,646 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 BOF is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EJ08 BOF, 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 BOF registered?

EJ08 BOF is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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