MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,743 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
TPMS light on
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut and worn on edges
Offside Front tyre worn on edges
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
TPMS light on
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
tpms light on
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
tpms light on
Drive belt lightly cracking
Tyre pressure monitoring system light on
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Cut in nearside outer sidewall
Tyre pressure monitoring light on
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside centre rear exhaust flang cracked
Offside rear caliper hand brake lever not returning fully
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
How Reliable is the Mazda 6?
Based on 1,904,140 MOT tests across 159,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VK08 VPU is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 VPU, 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 VPU registered?
VK08 VPU is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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