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WV08 WUC

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,425 mi
Last recorded127,425 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 127,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills,under sills & chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2025 126,321 miles

Front subframe corroded

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2025 126,274 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure arm bolt lose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heatshield lose

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2023 123,961 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 123,877 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 4 Jul 2022 120,230 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 113,537 miles

both rear exhaust flanges very badly corroded

extensive front and rear suspension corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2021 109,986 miles

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

both rear exhaust flanges very badly corroded

extensive front and rear suspension corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2021 109,985 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

both rear exhaust flanges very badly corroded

extensive front and rear suspension corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2020 105,600 miles

Both rear exhaust flanges heavily corroded

Front suspension components general corrosion

General surface corrosion

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

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

Offside front slight brake bind

Rear suspension components general corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2019 99,560 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 97,005 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 97,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 93,153 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 93,153 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 89,137 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 82,239 miles

front brake discs lipped on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2014 76,036 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 68,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 68,214 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 60,948 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2012 60,948 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 48,096 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 48,095 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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 WUC 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 66.7%.

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 WUC, 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 WUC registered?

WV08 WUC is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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