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VO58 SWJ

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

160,349 mi
Last recorded160,349 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO58 SWJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 160,349 miles

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2025 160,349 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2024 152,690 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 149,314 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 149,314 miles

Offside 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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 140,764 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 126,202 miles

sills covered and under try fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front ball joint rubber cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2020 112,447 miles

full under try fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2019 99,680 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 89,879 miles

sills covered

Pass 7 Sep 2017 85,245 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 81,086 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 76,631 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 71,759 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 66,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 61,219 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 48,054 miles

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

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

dpf light on

o/s/f bumper loose

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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VO58 SWJ is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VO58 SWJ, 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 VO58 SWJ registered?

VO58 SWJ is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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