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ET57 FZA

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,499 mi
Last recorded140,499 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 FZA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 140,499 miles

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Fail 14 Feb 2024 140,120 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 22 Feb 2023 130,084 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 113,916 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 104,181 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 93,642 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 93,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 87,453 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 87,452 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 80,189 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 72,002 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 60,649 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 53,599 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 53,599 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 47,074 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 34,627 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 24,047 miles

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)

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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ET57 FZA is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ET57 FZA, 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 ET57 FZA registered?

ET57 FZA is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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