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VO58 VYL

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,445 mi
Last recorded123,445 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO58 VYL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2025 123,445 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 116,097 miles

Engine and under vehicle covers fitted

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 116,089 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine and under vehicle covers fitted

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 108,630 miles

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

engine and under vehicle covers fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2023 108,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine and under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2022 100,407 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jul 2022 100,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Sep 2021 95,061 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 95,061 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 89,303 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 83,409 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 74,669 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2017 65,331 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 16 Sep 2016 54,719 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 54,719 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 43,889 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 34,418 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 34,418 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 26,015 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 26,015 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 17,216 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 7,209 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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VO58 VYL is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VYL, 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 VYL registered?

VO58 VYL is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is VO58 VYL safe to buy?

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