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ES06 RMS

2008 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,057 mi
Last recorded127,057 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES06 RMS
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 127,057 miles

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

tpms light on

Fail 7 Dec 2023 127,057 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

tpms light on

Pass 16 Dec 2022 117,882 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 106,309 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 106,309 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 105,226 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 105,226 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 95,655 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 95,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 87,529 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre two ()

offside rear tyre inner tread wearing unevenly.

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

Fail 24 Apr 2019 87,529 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre two ()

offside rear tyre inner tread wearing unevenly.

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 1 May 2018 76,895 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 76,615 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 63,461 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 47,347 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 47,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 44,835 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 39,640 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 30,909 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 30,815 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 24,267 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 17,964 miles

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

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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ES06 RMS is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 ES06 RMS, 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 ES06 RMS registered?

ES06 RMS is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 19 April 2008.

Is ES06 RMS safe to buy?

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