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DG08 SDY

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,472 mi
Last recorded147,472 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 SDY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 147,472 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 137,310 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 137,306 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 126,801 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 117,383 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 117,371 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 108,284 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 108,255 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 93,023 miles

Plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places

Surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

Fail 3 Feb 2017 93,020 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places

Poor reserve travel on parking brake.

Surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

Pass 22 Jan 2016 83,379 miles

Offside Front tyre has a nail within the tread

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 83,379 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre has a nail within the tread

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 68,578 miles

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

TMPS light flahes but goes out

Fail 31 Jan 2015 68,578 miles

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

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

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

TMPS light flahes but goes out

Pass 27 Jan 2014 58,444 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 48,961 miles

Front registeration plate plinth insecure

Plastic covers fitted alongside floor pan

Windscreen cracked outside zone "A"

Pass 6 Feb 2012 32,057 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 25,677 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 25,661 miles

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

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 SDY is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SDY, 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 SDY registered?

DG08 SDY is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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