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EU08 GXR

2008 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,813 mi
Last recorded162,813 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 GXR
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 162,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 158,392 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 153,983 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 148,897 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 145,595 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 145,595 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 141,890 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 139,375 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 139,375 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 135,345 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 130,037 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 124,351 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 118,181 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Fail 20 Jul 2016 118,160 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Pass 23 Jul 2015 111,764 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)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 111,744 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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 31 May 2014 103,880 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 92,067 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 92,067 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 77,737 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

cut in osf tyre, cords not exposed

Pass 21 Jun 2011 52,640 miles

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

weld on drivers seat cracked

Fail 21 Jun 2011 52,640 miles

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

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

weld on drivers seat cracked

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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EU08 GXR 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 72.7%.

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 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 EU08 GXR, 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 EU08 GXR registered?

EU08 GXR is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is EU08 GXR safe to buy?

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