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EK08 XWW

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

189,655 mi
Last recorded189,655 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 XWW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 189,655 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 189,655 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault reset at time of test (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 181,612 miles

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

dpf warning light on

handbrake performance only just met

rear inner sills corroding slightly

Fail 19 Jul 2017 181,602 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

dpf warning light on

handbrake performance only just met

rear inner sills corroding slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2016 173,657 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre has flat spot

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.65mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Front wiper blade arm retaining nut loose

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2016 173,430 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre has flat spot

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.65mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Front wiper blade arm retaining nut loose

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2015 167,503 miles

T.P.M.S .lamp stays on

Fail 22 Jul 2015 167,501 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

T.P.M.S .lamp stays on

Pass 31 Mar 2014 160,060 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 143,201 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 105,614 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 65,385 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 65,385 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 XWW is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XWW, 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 XWW registered?

EK08 XWW is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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