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VK08 VJO

2008 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,849 mi
Last recorded110,849 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 VJO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 110,849 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Mar 2019 110,847 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2018 103,292 miles

Offside Rear pads getting low

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2017 97,001 miles

Nearside Rear calliper very slightly stiff

Pass 30 Mar 2016 93,942 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 93,942 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 87,414 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 79,007 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 65,109 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 50,550 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 50,550 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 38,253 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 VJO is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK08 VJO registered?

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

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