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WM08 FGG

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,687 mi
Last recorded147,687 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 FGG
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 147,687 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 143,781 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 128,225 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 122,678 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 122,678 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 103,724 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 85,073 miles

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

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

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

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

dpf light flashing passed smoke test ok

front discs corroded and lipped inner surface

nail in o/s/r tyre centre

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven inner tread

rear discs excess lipped and corroded inner surface

Fail 15 Jul 2011 85,073 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

dpf light flashing passed smoke test ok

front discs corroded and lipped inner surface

nail in o/s/r tyre centre

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven inner tread

rear discs excess lipped and corroded inner surface

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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WM08 FGG is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WM08 FGG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WM08 FGG registered?

WM08 FGG is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is WM08 FGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM08 FGG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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