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EJ08 XJK

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,772 mi
Last recorded109,772 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 XJK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 109,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 102,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn uneven to inner edge measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 96,626 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm Inner edge with uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted restricting inspection of some testable items

Fail 22 Apr 2022 96,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm Inner edge with uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted restricting inspection of some testable items

Pass 19 Apr 2021 92,624 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear tyres worn out of shape

Tyres different sizes on front and rear axles [front 235/45r18 rear 225/45r18]

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Apr 2021 92,624 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor insecure on o/s/f [hanging down] (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear tyres worn out of shape

Tyres different sizes on front and rear axles [front 235/45r18 rear 225/45r18]

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Apr 2020 90,261 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Different size tyres on front axle to rear axle

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn out of shape

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Apr 2020 90,261 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn out of shape

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Different size tyres on front axle to rear axle

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 May 2019 84,011 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 May 2019 84,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 May 2018 76,364 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones rear mounts (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arms front mounts (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 May 2018 76,303 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones rear mounts (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arms front mounts (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 May 2017 68,947 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Road wheel slightly damaged Both front and n/s/r (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms front mounts (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 May 2016 61,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 13 May 2016 61,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 54,977 miles

n/s windscreen wiper blade split at one end

very small bind o/s rear brake

Fail 14 May 2014 48,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 48,131 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 35,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 28 May 2012 27,389 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 21,730 miles

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

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

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

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 XJK is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XJK, 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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EJ08 XJK is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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