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WP08 BSO

2008 Mazda 6

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,819 mi
Last recorded101,819 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 BSO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 101,819 miles

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

Handbrake efficiency only just met @ 18%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust rubber mounting split

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2020 101,817 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Deteriorated & incorrect image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Handbrake efficiency only just met @ 18%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust rubber mounting split

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2019 91,112 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both headlamps faded

Fail 2 Sep 2019 90,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. heavily worn on both shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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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WP08 BSO is a 2008 Mazda 6 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WP08 BSO, 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 WP08 BSO registered?

WP08 BSO is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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