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WL08 NWW

2008 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,740 mi
Last recorded139,740 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 NWW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 139,740 miles

Advise rear suspension components corroded and rear subframe

Fail 19 Aug 2021 138,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

head lights tarnished

rear sub frame and all rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2020 128,511 miles

Nearside Front damaged on side wall

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear sub frame corroded

exhaust repaired with bandage

rear lower suspension arms corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2020 128,390 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front damaged on side wall

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear sub frame corroded

exhaust repaired with bandage

rear lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2019 113,611 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 96,223 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 84,635 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 84,635 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 72,531 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 72,529 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 62,106 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 51,632 miles

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

o/s/f tyre y rated all others w

Pass 5 Sep 2013 42,253 miles

Rear w/blade torn

N/S/R tyre 2.9mm

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 32,706 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 28,225 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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WL08 NWW is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WL08 NWW, 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 WL08 NWW registered?

WL08 NWW is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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