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FG08 RZR

2008 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,855 mi
Last recorded160,855 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 160,855 miles

General corrosion throughout vehicle

Rear axle heavily corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2020 160,853 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion throughout vehicle

Rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 23 May 2019 155,475 miles

Vehicle corroded throughout underside

Fail 22 May 2019 155,475 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 56% imbalance across front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle corroded throughout underside

Pass 17 May 2018 146,168 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 136,605 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Rear brake discs corroded

Surface corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 29 Mar 2017 136,605 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (8.2.2)

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Rear brake discs corroded

Surface corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 11 Apr 2016 126,244 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 126,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 115,075 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 115,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 110,954 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre Outer Side Wall Slightly Damaged

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 105,493 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 98,960 miles

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

front inner brake discs worn

Pass 17 Mar 2011 85,651 miles

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

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

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 RZR is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RZR, 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 RZR registered?

FG08 RZR is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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