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WV08 MXW

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

178,065 mi
Last recorded178,065 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 MXW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 178,065 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 178,065 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 167,287 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 167,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2022 158,471 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 156,018 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 148,966 miles

parking brake lever shows travel.

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

engine oil level on min mark

front wipers smeary

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

off side front headlamp dip beam shows reduced light intensity.

Fail 4 Feb 2020 148,965 miles

Brake performance not tested near side front inner brake pad worn metal to metal (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil level on min mark

front wipers smeary

nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

offside rear tyre out of shape and appears underinflated

rear brake discs corroded

offside front brake disc scored

Pass 30 Jan 2019 141,568 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 128,670 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on edges 215/50/17 95W Budget (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Wearing on edges 215/50/17 95W Budget (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust back boxes fixings corroded

Rear of vehicle underside corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2018 128,664 miles

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

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

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)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on edges 215/50/17 95W Budget (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Wearing on edges 215/50/17 95W Budget (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust back boxes fixings corroded

Rear of vehicle underside corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2017 117,326 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2017 117,181 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2016 109,384 miles

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

both front tyres getting near to wear bars.

offside front seat slightly loose on runner.

Fail 3 Feb 2016 109,384 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corrosion on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corrosion on inner face (3.5.1i)

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

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

both front tyres getting near to wear bars.

Pass 31 Jan 2015 105,363 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 105,363 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 100,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2013 91,787 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 84,689 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 84,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 75,010 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 75,010 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 MXW is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MXW, 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 MXW registered?

WV08 MXW is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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