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WJ08 UBW

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,288 mi
Last recorded65,288 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 65,288 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 53,358 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 39,524 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 39,524 miles

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

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

both rear tyres outer wall showing age related cracks

Pass 22 Jun 2012 28,915 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 20,609 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 19,940 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 UBW is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UBW, 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 UBW registered?

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

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The MOT history for WJ08 UBW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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