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VK08 SXD

2008 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,550 mi
Last recorded106,550 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 SXD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 106,550 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 103,860 miles

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective outer lens slightly cloudy, beam image still ok. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective outer lens slightly cloudy, beam image still ok. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2021 103,842 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective outer lens slightly cloudy, beam image still ok. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective outer lens slightly cloudy, beam image still ok. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 103,018 miles

Offside Front seat belt holder sticky

Fail 23 Sep 2020 102,936 miles

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

Offside Front seat belt holder sticky

Pass 4 Apr 2019 97,309 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Apr 2018 88,767 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 88,767 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 88,766 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front wiper slightly smearing screen

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 88,766 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front wiper slightly smearing screen

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 80,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front wiper deteriorated

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 72,575 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides- very close (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 63,096 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 53,261 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 44,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 30,720 miles

near side under body trim cover damaged.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 26,376 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 SXD is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SXD, 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 SXD registered?

VK08 SXD is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is VK08 SXD safe to buy?

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