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EJ08 XJD

2008 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,407 mi
Last recorded192,407 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 XJD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 192,407 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 192,401 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease leak - no visible splitting or cuts (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Underbody slightly corroded - including suspension components

Pass 8 Dec 2021 187,022 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 182,773 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 172,689 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Jun 2019 172,689 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working s/light (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jun 2018 163,533 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 154,702 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

battery slightly insecure

Fail 8 Jun 2017 150,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 ZR18 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45 ZR18 (4.1.E.1)

battery slightly insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2016 146,264 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 146,252 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 135,031 miles

all four tyres worn on edges

nearside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 12 May 2014 113,309 miles

front inner brake pads wearing low

Fail 28 May 2013 94,958 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 94,958 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 76,155 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2012 76,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 55,182 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 XJD is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XJD, 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 XJD registered?

EJ08 XJD is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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