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WJ08 NYB

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

127,686 mi
Last recorded127,686 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 NYB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 127,686 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 112,092 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2024 112,092 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 103,833 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2023 103,833 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 89,835 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 78,420 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2021 78,420 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2021 75,263 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust pipe / joint

corrosion on rear subframe

Fail 11 Jan 2021 75,258 miles

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

corrosion on rear exhaust pipe / joint

corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 12 Jul 2019 67,172 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 62,126 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 57,104 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 45,247 miles

FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 16 Feb 2016 45,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 30 Apr 2015 43,279 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 38,310 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 38,310 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 37,881 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 32,403 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 32,403 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 27,085 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 20,698 miles

Front tyres have 3mm of tread remaining

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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WJ08 NYB is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WJ08 NYB, 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 WJ08 NYB registered?

WJ08 NYB is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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