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WV08 XJK

2008 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,571 mi
Last recorded213,571 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 XJK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 213,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 195,660 miles

advise front number plate damaged

advise offside front tyre

advise offside rear brake disc

advise rusting to rear suspension arms and subframe

Fail 9 Apr 2021 195,599 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise front number plate damaged

advise offside front tyre

advise offside rear brake disc

advise rusting to rear suspension arms and subframe

Pass 23 Jan 2020 194,632 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 185,295 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 175,229 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 165,078 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 151,796 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim. (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play track rod ball joint [inside rack boot]. (2.2.B.1f)

both front wipers not clearing 100%.

plastic sill trims fitted.

plastic under trays obscuring some components.

Fail 25 Jan 2016 151,795 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim. (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play track rod ball joint [inside rack boot]. (2.2.B.1f)

both front wipers not clearing 100%.

front brake discs corroded.

offside front brake binding slightly.

plastic sill trims fitted.

plastic under trays obscuring some components.

Pass 30 Jan 2015 139,619 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 139,619 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 130,848 miles

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

o/s/f flex brake hose slight twist

slight play ijn o/s/ steering rack drag link

Fail 13 Mar 2013 117,514 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 117,514 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 105,286 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 75,462 miles

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 XJK is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV08 XJK, 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 XJK registered?

WV08 XJK is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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