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DF57 ADU

2008 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

187,029 mi
Last recorded187,029 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF57 ADU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 187,029 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Feb 2022 186,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Feb 2021 163,585 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Feb 2020 144,772 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 133,945 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

handbrake travel

underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Feb 2019 133,852 miles

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

handbrake travel

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2018 125,161 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint upper (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 125,006 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 113,479 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 113,479 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 106,255 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 96,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 88,537 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 76,778 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 63,030 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 47,108 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 47,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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DF57 ADU is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DF57 ADU, 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 DF57 ADU registered?

DF57 ADU is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is DF57 ADU safe to buy?

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