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DG08 SFX

2008 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,269 mi
Last recorded158,269 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 SFX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 158,269 miles

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

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

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

underbody slightly corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2024 158,269 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2023 146,184 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2022 132,521 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody surface rust

Pass 18 Dec 2021 121,836 miles

Front to rear inner under sill in both sides corrosion

Fail 18 Dec 2021 121,836 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front to rear inner under sill in both sides corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2020 112,922 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 106,450 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 101,308 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 100,098 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 93,221 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 85,883 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 79,404 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 73,049 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 73,049 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 66,868 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 56,400 miles

Wiper blades becomming slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2011 43,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

sill trims fitted

undertrays fitted

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 SFX is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SFX, 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 SFX registered?

DG08 SFX is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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