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WA08 WKX

2008 Mazda 6

Beige Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,259 mi
Last recorded124,259 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 WKX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 124,259 miles

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle + under covers fitted.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 124,259 miles

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle + under covers fitted.

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 113,476 miles

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

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle + Undertrays/covers fitted.

Pass 16 Aug 2019 103,943 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 103,941 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 93,975 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 82,426 miles

dpf lamp on

Pass 14 Sep 2016 72,055 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 72,055 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 64,936 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 56,385 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 56,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 51,523 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 40,067 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 40,067 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 25,692 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic over sills unable to fully examine

Pass 7 Mar 2011 19,721 miles

plastic over sills

plastic undertrays c overing floor/chassis

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 WKX is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Beige with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WKX, 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 WKX registered?

WA08 WKX is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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