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VK08 CUG

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,588 mi
Last recorded114,588 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 CUG
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 114,588 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 114,584 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 102,271 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 102,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 89,843 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 78,089 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 78,089 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 65,908 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 55,537 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 44,460 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 32,436 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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VK08 CUG is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VK08 CUG, 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 VK08 CUG registered?

VK08 CUG is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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The MOT history for VK08 CUG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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