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ET57 GNK

2008 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,715 mi
Last recorded162,715 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 GNK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 162,715 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 162,705 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 162,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 147,833 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 147,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 137,874 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 130,653 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 130,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 123,889 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 112,980 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 94,088 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front brake has slight bind

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 94,088 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front brake has slight bind

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 72,173 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 50,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 32,363 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 26,794 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)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 21,645 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 16,866 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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ET57 GNK is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GNK, 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 GNK registered?

ET57 GNK is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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