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VO58 VYW

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,435 mi
Last recorded72,435 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO58 VYW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 72,435 miles

Covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield damaged/not fully secure

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Under body under sealed

Fail 5 Sep 2025 72,435 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield damaged/not fully secure

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Under body under sealed

Pass 16 Sep 2024 70,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Underneath of the car has been undersealed.

Pass 19 Sep 2023 68,061 miles

Front suspension compenents have corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 64,889 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

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

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

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both suspension arms (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components

Pass 13 Sep 2021 61,092 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 56,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 50,111 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 46,014 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 46,009 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 40,704 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 40,699 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 33,663 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 26,905 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 18,200 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)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 15,284 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 12,862 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 10,720 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 VYW is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VYW, 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 VYW registered?

VO58 VYW is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 17 September 2008.

Is VO58 VYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO58 VYW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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