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WM08 FGN

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,517 mi
Last recorded88,517 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 FGN
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2022 88,517 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Rear subframe has heavy surface corrosion

Rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2021 82,009 miles

Front lower suspension arms have heavy surface corrosion

Rear subframe corroding

Fail 16 Jul 2021 82,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front lower suspension arms have heavy surface corrosion

Rear subframe corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2020 76,542 miles

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2020 76,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

O/S and N/S head lamp lenses deteriorating

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2019 69,002 miles

Rear exhaust flanges in poor condition

Fail 16 Jul 2019 69,002 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 53% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust flanges in poor condition

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2018 60,354 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 52,605 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 52,605 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 43,337 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 36,944 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 30,432 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 23,641 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 17,429 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2011 15,771 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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WM08 FGN is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FGN, 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 WM08 FGN registered?

WM08 FGN is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is WM08 FGN safe to buy?

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