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WJ08 UBT

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,263 mi
Last recorded38,263 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 UBT
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 38,263 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 38,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced clouded lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced clouded lens (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 37,690 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All dust covers deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2023 37,485 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All dust covers deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 36,953 miles

all ball joint boots cracking

all suspension corroded

car body corroded on rear

fuel filler pipes corroded

oil weep from engine

Fail 30 May 2022 36,953 miles

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

all ball joint boots cracking

all suspension corroded

car body corroded on rear

fuel filler pipes corroded

oil weep from engine

Pass 28 May 2021 35,700 miles

all suspension corroded

engine oil weep

front suspension ball joint dust covers cracking

rear suspension bushes worn but no play

Pass 2 Jun 2020 34,993 miles

body of car corroded

engine oil weep

suspension bushes on rear worn but no play

suspension corroded front and rear

Fail 1 Jun 2020 34,993 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

body of car corroded

engine oil weep

suspension bushes on rear worn but no play

suspension corroded front and rear

Pass 8 Apr 2019 32,942 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 30,709 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 28,449 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 28,446 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 25,715 miles

front number plate cracked, not likely to be missread

Fail 10 Mar 2016 25,715 miles

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

front number plate cracked, not likely to be missread

Pass 10 Mar 2015 22,932 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 22,932 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 19,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 14 Mar 2013 16,929 miles

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 19 Mar 2012 13,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Mar 2011 10,806 miles

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

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 UBT is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 UBT, 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 UBT registered?

WJ08 UBT is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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