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VU08 BTV

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,393 mi
Last recorded145,393 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 BTV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 145,393 miles

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

syrface rust all over

Pass 2 Jan 2025 143,337 miles

Rust all over

Pass 6 Nov 2023 139,726 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 134,974 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 134,838 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 126,829 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 116,959 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 116,881 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 116,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 116,843 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 113,871 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

tpms light on

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2018 113,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

tpms light on

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2017 107,165 miles

Both battery terminals are loose.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn down to 1.6mm on the inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 106,839 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2016 102,221 miles

Nearside Rear Wearing on inside edge.

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

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

Under shields fitted not all components checked.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 94,728 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2015 94,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2014 84,651 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 84,651 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 77,059 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 64,610 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 64,610 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 48,885 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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VU08 BTV is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 VU08 BTV, 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 VU08 BTV registered?

VU08 BTV is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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