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EK08 CVE

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,647 mi
Last recorded77,647 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 CVE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 77,647 miles

rear tyres going out off shape

front and rear suspension corroded

front tyres uneven wear

rear discs poor condition

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2017 77,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush separating does not centralise under load (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush separating does not centralise under load (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

front tyres uneven wear

rear discs poor condition

rear tyres going out off shape

Pass 21 Jul 2016 68,265 miles

Front SUSPECT INNER BRAKE PADS WORN VERY LOW

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

Nearside Front tyre shows a scrubbed outer side wall ; becoming low on tread

outer sill covers fitted

unable to fully inspect rear road springs

under trays fitted; obscuring certain testable components

Fail 21 Jul 2016 68,265 miles

Front SUSPECT INNER BRAKE PADS WORN VERY LOW

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

Nearside Front tyre shows a scrubbed outer side wall ; becoming low on tread

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

unable to fully inspect rear road springs

under trays fitted; obscuring certain testable components

Pass 23 Jun 2015 59,158 miles

nsr tyre getting low

nsr tyre wearing on edges

osf tyre getting low

Fail 23 Jun 2015 59,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

nsr tyre getting low

nsr tyre wearing on edges

osf tyre getting low

Fail 21 Jul 2014 52,178 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 52,178 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 41,111 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 32,169 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 24,773 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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EK08 CVE is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EK08 CVE, 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 EK08 CVE registered?

EK08 CVE is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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