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WV08 MXL

2008 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

125,973 mi
Last recorded125,973 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 MXL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 125,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension and subframes corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2025 124,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both spring carriers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills/close to fail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion to all suspension

Fail 20 Jan 2025 124,605 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dim/no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both spring carriers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills/close to fail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion to all suspension

Pass 5 Jan 2024 123,428 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion at both rear inner sills

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2024 123,425 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested no dipped (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion at both rear inner sills

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2023 121,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion at both rear inner sills

front suspension parts corroded

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2023 121,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp full of water (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion at both rear inner sills

front suspension parts corroded

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2022 118,016 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Jan 2022 118,016 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jan 2021 115,837 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 115,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 112,486 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 95,297 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 95,297 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 82,356 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 73,359 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 64,173 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 64,171 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 53,683 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 53,683 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 45,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2014 45,530 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 37,576 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side sills with covers not fully checked

Pass 13 Mar 2012 31,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut on tread of nearside rear tyre

kerb damage to nearside front outter wheel rim

unable to examine outter sills fully as covers fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2012 31,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut on tread of nearside rear tyre

kerb damage to nearside front outter wheel rim

unable to examine outter sills fully as covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2011 24,995 miles

both front tyres tread low on outter shoulders

cut on outter side wall of nearside front tyre

nearside front wheel rim sraped

unable to examine both outter sills or floor pan as covers fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2011 24,994 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres tread low on outter shoulders

cut on outter side wall of nearside front tyre

nearside front wheel rim sraped

unable to examine both outter sills or floor pan as covers fitted

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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WV08 MXL is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 WV08 MXL, 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 WV08 MXL registered?

WV08 MXL is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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