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WJ08 NYC

2008 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

136,703 mi
Last recorded136,703 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 NYC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 136,703 miles

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

front and rear suspension and subframe corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2025 125,302 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 117,532 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 108,804 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 99,320 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 92,943 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 91,405 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 87,889 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2018 82,221 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 82,218 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 75,389 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 75,373 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 68,996 miles

Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Tailgate (6.2.B.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 68,996 miles

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

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

Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Tailgate (6.2.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 60,951 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 53,979 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 46,640 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 40,614 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 33,029 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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WJ08 NYC is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WJ08 NYC, 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 NYC registered?

WJ08 NYC is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is WJ08 NYC safe to buy?

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