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WP57 VYR

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,845 mi
Last recorded106,845 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP57 VYR
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 106,845 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 106,845 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced front both (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 103,312 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake need adjustment (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both and rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 100,590 miles

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

General Corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2022 97,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded slightly

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 26 Oct 2022 97,547 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded slightly

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Jul 2021 93,427 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 93,426 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 89,797 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 89,689 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 84,605 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 84,605 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 77,352 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 77,352 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle off side lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 68,245 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 68,245 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 61,437 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 61,437 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 55,635 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2014 49,415 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 49,415 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,561 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 38,825 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in n.s.r tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2011 29,882 miles

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

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

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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WP57 VYR is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WP57 VYR, 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 WP57 VYR registered?

WP57 VYR is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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