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WN08 KWJ

2008 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

157,243 mi
Last recorded157,243 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 KWJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2026 157,243 miles

Nearside Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached CHALKED (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Undertray Fitted, Not-Allowing full inspection of testable components

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under vehicle Corroded, structural integrity is not affected

Pass 14 Feb 2025 151,037 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under body corroded but not excessive

Pass 12 Jan 2024 137,208 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 126,011 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 115,848 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 107,718 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 99,632 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 91,299 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 91,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 83,984 miles

DPF light iluminated

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 83,970 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing buckle missing (5.1.1)

DPF light iluminated

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 83,914 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light warn a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 74,201 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 64,526 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 64,526 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 55,958 miles

emissions to clean

Pass 2 Apr 2014 49,762 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2013 43,265 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 43,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 36,952 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 36,952 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 29,956 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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WN08 KWJ is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WN08 KWJ, 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 WN08 KWJ registered?

WN08 KWJ is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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