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ET08 AHU

2008 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,950 mi
Last recorded97,950 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET08 AHU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 97,950 miles

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

both front tubeless valves perished

Fail 14 Oct 2016 97,839 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both front tubeless valves perished

Pass 10 Oct 2015 86,767 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

item removed from view prior to test

nsr tyre starting to crack and perish

Fail 10 Oct 2015 86,767 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and lower on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

item removed from view prior to test

nsr tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 4 Jul 2014 71,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 4 Jul 2014 71,140 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Jun 2013 56,142 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 37,412 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 35,171 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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ET08 AHU is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 ET08 AHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET08 AHU registered?

ET08 AHU is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 13 August 2008.

Is ET08 AHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET08 AHU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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