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VK08 SVX

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,746 mi
Last recorded98,746 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 98,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Two cuts in outer side wall (marked) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 98,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Two cuts in outer side wall (marked) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 92,595 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 92,595 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminating (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Heavily scratched (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminating (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 May 2024 86,084 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2024 86,084 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn At wishbone inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn At wishbone inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 76,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 67,488 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 67,488 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at exposed part to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 61,833 miles

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

Rear 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 30 Jun 2020 58,566 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 58,566 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 54,825 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 54,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 50,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake performance just met

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

Fail 24 May 2018 50,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded exposed part to cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached link adrift (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded exposed part to cyl (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake performance just met

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

Pass 16 May 2017 45,971 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 40,260 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 40,254 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2015 32,107 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 26,790 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 26,784 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 20,363 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 20,363 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 14,887 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 11,440 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 SVX is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SVX, 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 SVX registered?

VK08 SVX is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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