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X121 SMS

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,764 mi
Last recorded148,764 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX121 SMS
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 148,764 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight Underside Corrosion.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 143,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 139,695 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 133,049 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 126,222 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 119,203 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 119,203 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 115,186 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 111,252 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 106,842 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 96,805 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 88,423 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 81,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 81,765 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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X121 SMS is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 X121 SMS, 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 X121 SMS registered?

X121 SMS is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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