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WG57 WGW

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,532 mi
Last recorded112,532 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 WGW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 112,532 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion underside

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Mar 2019 112,308 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Lower Body has slight corrosion underside

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Mar 2018 102,608 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test place on front passanger seat ()

Lower Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has slight damage

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad low ( close to minimum thickness ) (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil low

Fail 30 Mar 2018 102,608 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test place on front passanger seat ()

Lower Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has slight damage

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate amber lamp not illuminating plate replace with white 501 bulb (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad low ( close to minimum thickness ) (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate amber lamp not illuminating plate replace with white 501 bulb (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil low

Pass 7 Apr 2017 91,216 miles

Slight bind from offside front brake

both front tyres perished

imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 10 Apr 2016 80,195 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2016 80,195 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 70,240 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 56,696 miles

both front tyres worn low

Pass 6 Mar 2013 47,771 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 36,240 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 25,144 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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WG57 WGW is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WG57 WGW, 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 WG57 WGW registered?

WG57 WGW is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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