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DG08 EXF

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,118 mi
Last recorded122,118 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 EXF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2021 122,118 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at rear flex (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

middle and rear exhaust joints badly corroded

middle exhaust at nearside rear exhaust joint blowing

Pass 15 Jan 2020 116,063 miles

both front tyres are wearing on edges of tread.

exhaust is corroding.

rear axle and components are corroding.

Fail 15 Jan 2020 116,063 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres are wearing on edges of tread.

exhaust is corroding.

rear axle and components are corroding.

Pass 14 Jun 2018 102,810 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 102,810 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 95,023 miles

Offside Front tyre run flat

Fail 8 Jun 2017 95,023 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre run flat

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 88,532 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 81,716 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 81,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 75,650 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 62,773 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2013 62,773 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2012 53,489 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 40,424 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 EXF is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DG08 EXF, 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 DG08 EXF registered?

DG08 EXF is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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