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WJ08 UBP

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,557 mi
Last recorded63,557 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 UBP
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 63,557 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 62,449 miles

rear sub frame and arms corroded front arms corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2025 62,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel very low reading (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear sub frame and arms corroded front arms corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2024 61,833 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 60,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear slightly binding

Pass 25 Feb 2022 57,461 miles

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2022 57,460 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2021 53,769 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 51,974 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 50,374 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 50,374 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 48,613 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 48,613 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 45,716 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 45,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 44,345 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 39,471 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 39,471 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 35,678 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 32,174 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 32,157 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 30,070 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

handbrake travel high

Pass 27 Feb 2012 30,070 miles

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 1 Mar 2011 23,130 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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 UBP is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WJ08 UBP, 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 UBP registered?

WJ08 UBP is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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