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2008 MAZDA 6
General Information
- Registration OY08CMU
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 6
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
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- Expires 26 Apr 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 176,535 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear subframe showing age related surface corrosion.
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
25 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 159,866 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides front (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
20 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 146,858 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower 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))
20 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 146,858 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
27 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 135,753 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
27 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 135,753 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
25 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 135,947 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear wheelo brg not tested
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
10 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 132,319 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 132,296 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 127,847 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
26 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 127,833 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
31 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 122,367 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
9 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 117,079 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2019 26 Jun 202617 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 113,487 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear nearside tyre both outer edges excessively worn
- Nearside wing mirror protective cover missing
17 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 113,487 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear nearside tyre both outer edges excessively worn
- Nearside wing mirror protective cover missing
18 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 106,225 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r & o/s/f tyres worn (4.1.E.1)
2 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 101,665 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre worn on edges
1 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 97,339 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2015 26 Jun 20261 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 97,339 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
3 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 95,298 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
3 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 95,298 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 91,375 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2014 26 Jun 20264 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 91,375 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
22 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,952 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2013 26 Jun 202619 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 77,952 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
22 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,496 MI
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OY08CMU was registered on 2008-03-14
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