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VK08 ZDM

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,089 mi
Last recorded132,089 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 ZDM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 132,089 miles

Central to rear exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

General corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Headlights are slightly opaque but showing beam image although slightly reduced

Pass 9 Feb 2022 122,348 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system deterioated mid and rear

Fail 8 Feb 2022 122,347 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system deterioated mid and rear

Pass 22 Mar 2021 114,343 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

exhaust system deterioated

Pass 6 Mar 2020 108,535 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 108,535 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 102,583 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 96,113 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 96,106 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 90,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem perished but not seriously damaged

Offside Front Valve stem perished but not seriously damaged

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

Offside Rear Valve stem perished but not seriously damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2016 82,718 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 74,982 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 66,579 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 66,579 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 56,255 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 45,321 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 34,091 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 ZDM is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZDM, 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 ZDM registered?

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

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