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VK08 VJN

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,833 mi
Last recorded133,833 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 VJN
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 133,833 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 131,428 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 129,139 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 124,663 miles

exhaust system rusty

front and rear suspension components rusty

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion in several places

Pass 17 Jan 2018 119,713 miles

exhaust rusty

front and rear suspension components rusty

Fail 17 Jan 2018 119,713 miles

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

exhaust rusty

front and rear suspension components rusty

Fail 13 Jan 2018 119,679 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust rusty

front and rear suspension components rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2017 114,062 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 103,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (215/50 R17) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/50 R17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to lump on inner edge (215/50 R17)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (215/50 R17) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 93,908 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 93,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 25 Mar 2014 85,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 24 Mar 2014 85,651 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2013 70,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front windscreen wipers smear the screen

Fail 7 Mar 2012 53,685 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 53,685 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 36,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VJN is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel 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 VJN, 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 VJN registered?

VK08 VJN is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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