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WA08 WBW

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

206,158 mi
Last recorded206,158 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 WBW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 206,158 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 179,041 miles

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

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipe & suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2024 179,041 miles

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

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

brake pipe & suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2023 162,706 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 150,743 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 142,532 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 134,262 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 121,485 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 100,090 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 83,940 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 76,618 miles

Central Rear Outer Rear exhaust system very rusty around rear joins!

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jan 2017 76,618 miles

Central Rear Outer Rear exhaust system very rusty around rear joins!

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 67,842 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 56,715 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 46,911 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 37,191 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 25,757 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 13,407 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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WA08 WBW 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 88.9%.

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 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 WA08 WBW, 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 WA08 WBW registered?

WA08 WBW is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is WA08 WBW safe to buy?

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