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DS08 XYD

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,219 mi
Last recorded135,219 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 XYD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 135,219 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 135,217 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side EXCEPT FOR 83 KG DRAG (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding 83 KG DRAG (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel EXCEPT FOR DRAG OF 83KG (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively 31 KG DRAG (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Sep 2017 129,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake discs rusty

n/s/r and o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 Sep 2016 122,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

slight smear from wipers

Pass 13 Jul 2015 114,026 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 Jul 2014 109,821 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Jul 2014 109,821 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front pads very low

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2013 103,692 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front fog lamp cracked

oil level over max

Fail 23 Jul 2013 103,692 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front fog lamp cracked

oil level over max

Pass 21 Jul 2012 96,833 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 96,833 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 86,992 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 86,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 XYD is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DS08 XYD, 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 XYD registered?

DS08 XYD is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is DS08 XYD safe to buy?

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