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WU08 KWS

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,300 mi
Last recorded89,300 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 KWS
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 89,300 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 85,830 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 82,448 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 77,343 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 72,900 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 65,842 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 59,482 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 59,481 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 56,811 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 56,809 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 51,628 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 51,628 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2017 46,489 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt across all rear passenger seats. ()

Fail 11 Aug 2017 46,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light flashing (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt across all rear passenger seats. ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 42,531 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 37,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 32,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre low on pressure

Pass 11 Apr 2013 28,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2012 25,394 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 20,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WU08 KWS is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WU08 KWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU08 KWS registered?

WU08 KWS is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 5 April 2008.

Is WU08 KWS safe to buy?

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