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EJ08 KZW

2008 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,883 mi
Last recorded136,883 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 KZW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 136,883 miles

General corrosion under body various suspicion parts

Pass 13 Oct 2021 134,982 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 129,216 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 119,254 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle has under tray fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2019 119,254 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle has under tray fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2018 110,136 miles

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

vehicle has under tray fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2017 99,740 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

under covers fitted

under side vehicle and components rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2016 95,183 miles

Front both sides tyres wearing edges

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2016 95,183 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front both sides tyres wearing edges

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2015 87,537 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 78,926 miles

sills and underbody covered

Fail 13 Oct 2014 78,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

sills and underbody covered

Pass 19 May 2014 73,031 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 May 2014 73,031 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 55,148 miles

front brake pads wearing low

offside rear tyre tread cracking slightly

Fail 4 Jun 2013 55,148 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

offside rear tyre tread cracking slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2012 44,131 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 35,911 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 KZW is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KZW, 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 KZW registered?

EJ08 KZW is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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