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DS08 HCV

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,132 mi
Last recorded99,132 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 HCV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 99,132 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 99,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 94,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output requires machine polish (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output requires machines polish (4.1.4 (b))

handbrake reserve travel Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 23 Sep 2021 90,039 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 90,039 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 85,539 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 85,537 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 82,709 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 82,707 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 77,990 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 75,636 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 71,386 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 71,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 71,249 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 71,196 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 71,100 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 70,908 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 70,357 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 69,252 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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DS08 HCV is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DS08 HCV, 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 DS08 HCV registered?

DS08 HCV is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is DS08 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS08 HCV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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