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DG08 SFK

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

186,609 mi
Last recorded186,609 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 SFK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 186,609 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2025 183,988 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 183,988 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 179,391 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 171,609 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 161,753 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 149,464 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 149,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 135,781 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S + O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 125,647 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 125,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 116,880 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 116,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 104,308 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Jul 2016 92,221 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 92,221 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 85,577 miles

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

rear wiper arm damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2015 85,577 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear wiper arm damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2014 78,402 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 70,886 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 36,821 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 23,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 SFK is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SFK, 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 SFK registered?

DG08 SFK is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is DG08 SFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 SFK shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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