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VO58 VEX

2008 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

240,018 mi
Last recorded240,018 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO58 VEX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 240,018 miles

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

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

under-trays fitted.

vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Fail 13 Jan 2026 240,018 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

under-trays fitted.

vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Pass 11 Jan 2025 232,414 miles

under body suspension corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2025 232,414 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

under body suspension corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2024 224,574 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under-body surface rust.

under-trays fitted.

Pass 16 Jan 2023 220,801 miles

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

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

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

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

parking brake limit just met

Fail 16 Jan 2023 220,801 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

parking brake limit just met

Pass 19 Jan 2022 217,314 miles

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

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

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

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

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

parking brake limit just met

Fail 19 Jan 2022 217,314 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

parking brake limit just met

Pass 2 Nov 2020 200,520 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 185,203 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 183,859 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 166,912 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 155,869 miles

EML lamp illuminated inside cabin

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under trays fitted on; Engine, brake and fuel lines. Not allowing for full inspection

Pass 9 Sep 2016 142,311 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 126,623 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 112,040 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 98,979 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 85,091 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 71,403 miles

tyre pressure warning lamp on rear wiper split

Fail 5 Sep 2011 71,403 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

tyre pressure warning lamp on rear wiper split

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 VEX is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel 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 VO58 VEX, 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 VEX registered?

VO58 VEX is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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