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DG08 VKF

2008 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,995 mi
Last recorded129,995 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 129,995 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2025 129,959 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 122,224 miles

Both headlamps clouded up but beam patterns visible.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to legal limit and close to ply on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut turret corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 107,356 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush starting to split

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

Offside Rear trailing arm bush starting to split

Pass 20 Jul 2022 98,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear sections minor leak/ corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 98,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn handbrake no reserve travel (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear sections minor leak/ corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 84,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 84,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 79,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

underbody has slight surface corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2020 74,793 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 74,793 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 54,059 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 46,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Font Brake Pads Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Brake Disc's scored corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F tyre close legal limit 2mm edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bush's starting to perish (no play) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F close legal limit outer edge wear 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bush's starting to perish (no play) (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 46,137 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear Brake Pads less than 1.5 (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Font Brake Pads Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Brake Disc's scored corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F tyre close legal limit 2mm edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bush's starting to perish (no play) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F close legal limit outer edge wear 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bush's starting to perish (no play) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 36,844 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 30,740 miles

front brake discs light corrosion

nsf strut damp with oil but still operates as required

Pass 19 Aug 2014 20,305 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 20,305 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 12,718 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 11,896 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 10,972 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 VKF is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 87,272 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VKF, 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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DG08 VKF is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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