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VK08 ZDG

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

247,816 mi
Last recorded247,816 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 247,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 231,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 215,830 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear subframe corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement formost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement formost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 202,129 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 202,129 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 186,641 miles

Slight blow on rear exhaust

Pass 27 Oct 2020 136,361 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 159,183 miles

Exhaust leaks from both nearside & offside rear exhaust silencer sealing joints to mid section-just passable on emissions at time of test

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm tread depth (legal limits 1.6mm)

Offside Front tyre worn unevenly & close to exposing ply on inner tread pattern

Offside Rear brake pads wearing thin compared to remaining 3 other pads-monitor

Offside Rear tyre on 2mm tread depth (legal limits 1.6mm)

Fail 25 Apr 2019 159,140 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust leaks from both nearside & offside rear exhaust silencer sealing joints to mid section-just passable on emissions at time of test

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm tread depth (legal limits 1.6mm)

Offside Front tyre worn unevenly & close to exposing ply on inner tread pattern

Offside Rear brake pads wearing thin compared to remaining 3 other pads-monitor

Offside Rear tyre on 2mm tread depth (legal limits 1.6mm)

Pass 10 May 2018 142,081 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorated and slight blow (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2018 142,081 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorated and slight blow (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 124,020 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 124,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 105,628 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 90,948 miles

Rear offside tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2014 73,699 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 73,698 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 57,945 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 41,805 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 41,805 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 29,469 miles

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

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 ZDG is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ZDG, 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 ZDG registered?

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

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