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WK08 UPD

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,507 mi
Last recorded90,507 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 UPD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 90,507 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 77,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where the pipe splits in two for the backboxes (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front wheel binding slightly

Fail 3 Apr 2018 77,456 miles

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device obviously defective bracket snapped off arm (1.7.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where the pipe splits in two for the backboxes (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front wheel binding slightly

Pass 5 Apr 2017 65,752 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 59,865 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 53,876 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

offside rear tyre perished/going out of shape

screen blades smear slightly

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 27 Feb 2014 48,832 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 42,372 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 42,372 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 34,342 miles

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

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

headlamp washer not working will become part of test soon

Fail 28 Feb 2012 34,342 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

headlamp washer not working will become part of test soon

Pass 23 Feb 2011 27,279 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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WK08 UPD is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WK08 UPD, 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 WK08 UPD registered?

WK08 UPD is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is WK08 UPD safe to buy?

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