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WJ08 PLU

2008 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,269 mi
Last recorded160,269 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 PLU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 160,269 miles

engine undertray fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2025 160,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine undertray fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2024 148,066 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 148,066 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 147,537 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear rear heat shield missing screws

Pass 17 Mar 2023 134,504 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 121,507 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 109,810 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Mar 2020 106,969 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 106,969 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 96,220 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 96,218 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 84,855 miles

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

suspect front inner brake pads getting low

Fail 19 Mar 2018 84,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

suspect front inner brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Mar 2017 73,307 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 73,307 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 62,867 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape

operation of centre rear seatbelt buckle not checked as its stuck under rear seat

operation of nearside rear seatbelt not checked due to fitment of child seat

Fail 8 Mar 2016 62,867 miles

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

both rear tyres going out of shape

operation of centre rear seatbelt buckle not checked as its stuck under rear seat

operation of nearside rear seatbelt not checked due to fitment of child seat

Pass 12 Mar 2015 53,568 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape

operation of centre rear and nearside rear seatbelts not checked

Pass 13 Mar 2014 44,966 miles

centre rear seatbelt buckle stuck under rear seat

unable to check full operation of nearside rear seatbelt due to fitment of child seat

Fail 13 Mar 2014 44,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre rear seatbelt buckle stuck under rear seat

unable to check full operation of nearside rear seatbelt due to fitment of child seat

Pass 5 Mar 2013 36,066 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2012 28,571 miles

screen blades smear slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2011 20,225 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 PLU is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PLU, 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 PLU registered?

WJ08 PLU is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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