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VK08 ZTH

2008 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

70,366 mi
Last recorded70,366 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 ZTH
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 70,366 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 62,351 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 57,050 miles

negative battery terminal loose

Pass 13 Oct 2022 55,390 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 53,517 miles

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Front & Rear Suspension Are Slightly Corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Need Attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 7 Oct 2020 50,897 miles

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 10 Apr 2019 44,345 miles

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 21 Mar 2018 39,259 miles

Nearside Front inner cv gaitor slight leak of grease from clip

Offside Front inner cv gaitor slight leak of grease from clip

Pass 6 Apr 2017 35,376 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 35,376 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 27,989 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 27,659 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall damaged to excess (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit minor damage to outer side wall recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

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

advise e m l light is constantly on

Pass 16 Apr 2015 21,273 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 21,269 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front nearside & offside tyres showing sign (crackes on tread depth) of age deterioration.

rear nearside & offside tyres showing sign (crackes on tread depth) of age deterioration.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 19,783 miles

all tyres starting to perish along treads.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 18,433 miles

both front tyres starting to perish along treads.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 16,505 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 13,673 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 13,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZTH is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 ZTH, 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 ZTH registered?

VK08 ZTH is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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