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FG08 LLW

2008 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,065 mi
Last recorded169,065 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 LLW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 169,065 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Covers Fitted

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative O/S & N/S

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 169,065 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Covers Fitted

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative O/S & N/S

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 156,162 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside Edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 146,113 miles

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

Covers Fitted

Oil Level Low

Pass 27 Jul 2015 134,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2015 134,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 117,662 miles

DPF Light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 105,604 miles

DPF Light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S Rear Brake Binding Slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 92,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/S Registration Lamp Dim

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

Rear Brake Application Slightly Uneven

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2011 69,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 69,142 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 62,208 miles

Something floating inside o/s/rear wheel when rotated.

Fail 28 Mar 2011 62,208 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Something floating inside o/s/rear wheel when rotated.

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 LLW is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LLW, 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 LLW registered?

FG08 LLW is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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