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VO58 VZZ

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

172,952 mi
Last recorded172,952 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO58 VZZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2024 172,952 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases N/S BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative ON LOWER ARM - SNAPPED (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative SNAPPED (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 45 18 95Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE - 225 45 18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 225 45 18 95Y (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERSIDE HEAVILY CORRODED - STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKES / EXHAUST / CHASSIS / SUBFRAMES - MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS

Pass 11 Aug 2023 168,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases N/S BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm OUT OF SHAPE. CRACKED AND PERISHED. 225 45 18 95Y (5.2.3 (e))

OIL LEVEL MIN

Offside Front INNER RACK ARM SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm OUT OF SHAPE. CRACKED AND PERISHED. 225 45 18 95Y (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS CORRODED, MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS.

Fail 9 Aug 2023 168,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases N/S BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm OUT OF SHAPE. CRACKED AND PERISHED. 225 45 18 95Y (5.2.3 (e))

OIL LEVEL MIN

Offside Front INNER RACK ARM SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm OUT OF SHAPE. CRACKED AND PERISHED. 225 45 18 95Y (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS CORRODED, MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS.

Pass 2 Aug 2022 162,781 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tyre wearing thin. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tyre wearing thin. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 162,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken. (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tyre wearing thin. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tyre wearing thin. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 157,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 151,797 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 146,434 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 146,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 139,205 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 133,114 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 133,114 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Both. (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 125,826 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 119,282 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded and thin around joins

general underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2015 119,282 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded and thin around joins

general underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2014 112,896 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 112,896 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 101,661 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 82,060 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 82,060 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 56,412 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre

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 VZZ is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 VZZ, 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 VZZ registered?

VO58 VZZ is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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