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DG08 AAY

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,896 mi
Last recorded137,896 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 AAY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2020 137,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split in half/perished (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 130,908 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 122,718 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 112,991 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 103,929 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 103,900 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Connection (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer bottle empty (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick No visable brake pad (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 88,249 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 88,249 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 75,218 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 63,224 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 50,099 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 35,498 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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DG08 AAY is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG08 AAY, 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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DG08 AAY is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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