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VK08 LKA

2008 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,134 mi
Last recorded154,134 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 LKA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 154,134 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))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 154,134 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 148,955 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 148,843 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion offside front brake pipe

Fail 14 Mar 2020 148,831 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion offside front brake pipe

Pass 12 Mar 2019 146,305 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 146,305 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 135,026 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 135,026 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 120,821 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 108,637 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside rear tyre badly worn inside edge

Fail 8 Mar 2016 108,611 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside rear tyre badly worn inside edge

Pass 6 Mar 2015 96,985 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 85,150 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 72,593 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Feb 2012 60,347 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 60,347 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 48,800 miles

nearside front tyre cut sidewall

nearside rear tyre worn

slight judder nearside front brake

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 LKA is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VK08 LKA, 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 LKA registered?

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

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