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WM57 FEV

2008 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,961 mi
Last recorded85,961 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM57 FEV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 85,961 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 85,961 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and cracked between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 79,669 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 79,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 71,723 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 63,798 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 57,125 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 49,149 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 49,149 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 41,083 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has cut in outer wall but not exposing cords

Pass 29 Nov 2011 33,389 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 33,388 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 25,644 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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WM57 FEV is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 WM57 FEV, 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 WM57 FEV registered?

WM57 FEV is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is WM57 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM57 FEV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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