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DG08 SEY

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,826 mi
Last recorded67,826 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 SEY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 67,826 miles

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

undertrays fitted to under side of vehicle

Pass 16 Jan 2016 61,844 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 53,955 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 53,955 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 47,781 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 39,916 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 31,498 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 31,496 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 24,788 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 24,788 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 SEY is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG08 SEY registered?

DG08 SEY is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is DG08 SEY safe to buy?

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