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VK08 WFR

2008 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,637 mi
Last recorded115,637 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 WFR
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 115,637 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

corrosion on rear subframe and suspension

damage to nearside rear

general underbody corrosion and sill covers fitted

noise from offside front brake

Pass 6 Jun 2024 107,005 miles

Exhaust corroded

General underbody corrosion

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 98,253 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

General underbody corrosion.

Pass 1 Jun 2022 90,707 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 90,706 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken. (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 82,553 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 82,551 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2019 74,005 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 69,599 miles

Both rear & o/s/f tyres worn close to wear bars

Fail 23 Jul 2018 69,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAY AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO WEAR BARS

ONLY JUST PASSED PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY TEST

Pass 24 Jul 2017 63,223 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER BRAKE PAD CLOSE TO MINIMUM THICKNESS

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 5 Aug 2016 58,187 miles

front and rear inboard brake pads close to minimum thickness

only just passed parking brake efficiency test 18%

Fail 5 Aug 2016 58,187 miles

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

front and rear inboard brake pads close to minimum thickness

only just passed parking brake efficiency test 18%

Pass 30 Jul 2015 54,246 miles

front and rear inboard brake pads low

Pass 21 Jul 2014 48,807 miles

n/s/r tyre very low edges and nearing wear bars

o/s/r tyre very close to limit on edges and on wear bars

Pass 9 Aug 2013 39,964 miles

rear tyres nearing wear bars

Pass 26 Jun 2012 29,442 miles

small cut in outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2011 21,404 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 WFR is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WFR, 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 WFR registered?

VK08 WFR is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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