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2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,050 mi
Last recorded95,050 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 VPN
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 95,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively has some corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis start corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some corrosion to floor front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 89,954 miles

Front suspension arms has some corrosion

Rear some corrosion to sub frame

Pass 23 Feb 2018 80,232 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has some corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 70,786 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 66,953 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 66,953 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 62,776 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 62,776 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 55,403 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 52,144 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 52,144 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 52,095 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2012 43,107 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 34,540 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 VPN is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 87,272 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VPN, 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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VK08 VPN is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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