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VK08 VRF

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

153,809 mi
Last recorded153,809 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 153,809 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Nov 2020 153,652 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Nov 2019 143,639 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 143,359 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split in two (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side-lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 132,982 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 132,730 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 123,505 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 123,503 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 115,327 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 110,767 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 110,767 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper/pads (3.5.1k)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 84,281 miles

DPF light is flashing

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

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

offside front brake is sticking

Pass 30 Mar 2015 84,281 miles

DPF light is flashing

offside front brake is sticking

Pass 14 Mar 2014 65,104 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 65,104 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 56,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2012 44,687 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 44,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 32,917 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 VRF is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VRF, 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 VRF registered?

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

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