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AX57 FAF

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,067 mi
Last recorded116,067 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 FAF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2021 116,067 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak nearside and offside both shocks (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear bottom arms corroded (spring mounts) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both headlights clusters faded

exhaust rear bracket broken off (corroded)

Pass 26 Oct 2020 112,559 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened +nearside and offside bottom arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 112,559 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened +nearside and offside bottom arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 105,817 miles

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

Rear rear subframe and rear bottom arms corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2019 105,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear rear subframe and rear bottom arms corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2018 95,844 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 95,844 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front bulbs (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 86,025 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 86,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 78,202 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 66,858 miles

Nearside Front slight wear on outer edge

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 577,814 miles

inner rack movment starting both sides

Fail 20 Oct 2014 57,779 miles

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

inner rack movment starting both sides

Pass 21 Oct 2013 49,253 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 41,246 miles

both rear tyres starting to mishape inside edge

Pass 12 Jan 2012 35,171 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 26,231 miles

both front tyres low on edges

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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AX57 FAF is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AX57 FAF, 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 AX57 FAF registered?

AX57 FAF is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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