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WD08 HWW

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,456 mi
Last recorded194,456 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD08 HWW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2022 194,456 miles

Brake performance not tested due to rear sub frame condition (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

steering slightly rough on rotation

Pass 23 Oct 2021 188,128 miles

Front SUBFRAME CORRODED

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

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

Nearside Rear SUBFRAME ANCHORAGE POINTS CORRODED

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

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

Offside Rear SUBFRAME ANCHORAGE POINTS CORRODED

Rear CRASH BAR CORRODED

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

Rear SUBFRAME CORRODED

Fail 22 Oct 2021 188,120 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front SUBFRAME CORRODED

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

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

Nearside Rear SUBFRAME ANCHORAGE POINTS CORRODED

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

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

Offside Rear SUBFRAME ANCHORAGE POINTS CORRODED

Rear CRASH BAR CORRODED

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

Rear SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 23 Oct 2020 182,172 miles

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

Corrosion to underside of vehicle not considered excessive

Exhaust rear sections deteriorated

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

Slight brake bind nearside front

Pass 22 Oct 2019 175,644 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 175,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 164,488 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 164,409 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible incorrect bulb units (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 152,772 miles

slight sorrosion on rear subframe and suspension components.

Fail 9 Oct 2017 152,771 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

slight sorrosion on rear subframe and suspension components.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 145,196 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 171,614 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 112,925 miles

exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre valve perishing slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2014 112,925 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre valve perishing slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2013 88,663 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 64,553 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 40,719 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 38,520 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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WD08 HWW 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 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 WD08 HWW, 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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WD08 HWW is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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