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EJ08 XJG

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

164,819 mi
Last recorded164,819 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 XJG
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 164,819 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 153,887 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 136,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50 R17 95W XL Budget (Heavily Perished) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 120,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50 ZR17 95W XL Budget (Heavily Perished) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50 ZR17 95W XL Budget (Worn on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 108,613 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50 R17 95W XL Budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 98,326 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 82,573 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 77,080 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 77,080 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 69,133 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 61,127 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 61,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 53,291 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 53,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 46,526 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 38,951 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 38,951 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 32,969 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 25,206 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 XJG is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XJG, 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 XJG registered?

EJ08 XJG is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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