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WA08 WCY

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,422 mi
Last recorded170,422 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 WCY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 170,422 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 170,422 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 160,853 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 153,127 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 153,127 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 144,614 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 137,105 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 137,105 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 124,494 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 124,494 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 114,566 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 114,565 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2017 102,910 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 92,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake is binding slightly

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 82,360 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 74,796 miles

Exhaust very rusty in places.

Rear brake pads appear well worn.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 60,443 miles

acceptable windscreen stickers*

shields on underbody,outer sills,etc, restrict examination* underbody muddy in places*front tyres worn,perished,wearing irregularly and in poor condition* exhaust sounds a little noisey but acceptable*

significant corrosion of front wishbones etc,brake hose ferrules, exhaust,rear subframe,steering and suspension assembly, petrol tank straps,floor pan,etc.*

Fail 11 Jul 2013 60,443 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

acceptable windscreen stickers*

shields on underbody,outer sills,etc, restrict examination* underbody muddy in places*front tyres worn,perished,wearing irregularly and in poor condition* exhaust sounds a little noisey but acceptable*

significant corrosion of front wishbones etc,brake hose ferrules, exhaust,rear subframe,steering and suspension assembly, petrol tank straps,floor pan,etc.*

Pass 10 Jul 2012 49,087 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 36,943 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 26 Jul 2011 36,943 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front and Rear brake discs in very poor condition.

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 WCY is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WA08 WCY, 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 WCY registered?

WA08 WCY is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is WA08 WCY safe to buy?

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