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DG08 HZC

2008 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,805 mi
Last recorded119,805 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 HZC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 119,805 miles

Both inner rear sills heavy surface corrosion

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Subframe heavy surface corrosion

Slight knock from Nearside front suspension area

Fail 2 Jul 2024 119,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Both inner rear sills heavy surface corrosion

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Subframe heavy surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2023 111,880 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear tyre worn very close to wear bars and tread blocks perished

Offside Rear tyre wearing close to tread blocks

front and rear suspension components surface corrosion

n/s and o/s inner sills surface corrosion

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes not checked

underside of vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2023 111,876 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s and o/s (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lens needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear tyre worn very close to wear bars and tread blocks perished

Offside Rear tyre wearing close to tread blocks

front and rear suspension components surface corrosion

n/s and o/s inner sills surface corrosion

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes not checked

underside of vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2022 102,703 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Jun 2022 102,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Jun 2021 97,513 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 89,507 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 81,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 81,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 73,992 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2017 69,895 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2016 64,641 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 May 2016 64,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2015 59,180 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2015 59,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 52,215 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 52,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 44,594 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 37,911 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 34,882 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 HZC is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HZC, 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 HZC registered?

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

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