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FG08 WVE

2008 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

149,382 mi
Last recorded149,382 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 WVE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 149,382 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2025 140,154 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 140,153 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2024 132,325 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 115,022 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 91,849 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 80,589 miles

Both headlamps light output slightly reduced.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 75,233 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 64,974 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 55,590 miles

Nearside Rear tyre heavily worn inner edge

Pass 22 May 2017 52,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre inner shoulder wear.

Fail 22 May 2017 52,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre inner shoulder wear.

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

Pass 16 May 2016 48,957 miles

Both outer sills have plastic covers fitted.

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

Fail 16 May 2016 48,957 miles

Both outer sills have plastic covers fitted.

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 46,102 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 41,433 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 15 May 2013 36,330 miles

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

offside front tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2012 32,048 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 24,872 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 WVE is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FG08 WVE, 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 WVE registered?

FG08 WVE is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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