Mazda 6 (2008)
2008 Mazda 6
CarHunch analysed 11,218 real MOT records for the 2008 Mazda 6. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 1.9 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2008 Mazda 6
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 41.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (52%) | 5,810 | 72% | 3.81 |
| Petrol (48%) | 5,389 | 73.9% | 4.47 |
| LPG (0%) | 15 | 72.2% | 4.27 |
| Other (0%) | 2 | 96.4% | 0.5 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 80% | 2 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 75% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Mazda 6 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2008 Mazda 6 vehicles fall between 78,892 and 119,774 miles.
2008 Mazda 6 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 2,384 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (23% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2008 Mazda 6
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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52.7%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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50.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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48.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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47.6%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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42.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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38.4%
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
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36.8%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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31%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2008. Counts include advisories and failures.
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