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FD08 UEL

2008 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

186,274 mi
Last recorded186,274 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 UEL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 186,274 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 186,273 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front headlamps not checked

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 181,514 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 161,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 146,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 135,430 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 135,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 121,866 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 105,139 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 102,512 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 26 Aug 2011 83,759 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 83,413 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 83,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front discs are worn

Front pads are low

Near side front tyre is damaged, on side wall

No spare tyre

Side wear on front tyres, wheel alignment, is required to fix this problem

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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FD08 UEL is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FD08 UEL, 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 FD08 UEL registered?

FD08 UEL is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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