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FG08 FWJ

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

144,946 mi
Last recorded144,946 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 FWJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 144,946 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 144,926 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 128,823 miles

underside surface corrosion.

Fail 3 Jan 2024 128,823 miles

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

underside surface corrosion.

Pass 13 Jan 2023 124,436 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 124,436 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 120,628 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 114,264 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 108,724 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 104,495 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 96,967 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 89,479 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 89,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 82,287 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread area starting to wear low

Pass 6 Mar 2015 75,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 67,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Mar 2014 67,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Mar 2013 57,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 57,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 47,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light flashing needs inspecting further

both front wipers not clearing screen effectively

Fail 15 Mar 2012 47,514 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light flashing needs inspecting further

both front wipers not clearing screen effectively

Pass 11 Mar 2011 34,952 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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FG08 FWJ is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 FG08 FWJ, 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 FG08 FWJ registered?

FG08 FWJ is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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