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WJ08 WDM

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,029 mi
Last recorded127,029 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 127,029 miles

under side corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2022 127,007 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 95w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 114,968 miles

Offside Rear rear silencer exhaust flange very corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and rear suspension components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS warning lamp on indicating low tyre pressure

Fail 27 Jul 2021 114,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlamp self-levelling system actuator mounting fractured/broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside front headlamp outer lens deteriorated, beam image quality & light intensity reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear rear silencer exhaust flange very corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and rear suspension components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS warning lamp on indicating low tyre pressure

engine MIL stays on indicating fault

Pass 22 Jul 2020 101,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heavy surface corrosion to suspension components

centre to rear exhaust joint deteriorated badly

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2020 101,216 miles

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

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

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle bootlid (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heavy surface corrosion to suspension components

centre to rear exhaust joint deteriorated badly

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2019 86,836 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

headlamps glazed

Fail 25 Jul 2019 86,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

headlamps glazed

Pass 19 Jul 2018 68,449 miles

handbrake travel seems long

Pass 24 Jul 2017 63,824 miles

air bag light seems intermittent but out while testing

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 57,976 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 54,318 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Jul 2015 54,193 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Jul 2014 48,895 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Jul 2013 45,327 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 32,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

note/tyre pressure monitoring system activated

Pass 12 Jul 2011 17,959 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 16,670 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing inner edges

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 WDM is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WDM, 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 WDM registered?

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

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