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DS08 XYP

2008 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,368 mi
Last recorded113,368 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 XYP
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 113,368 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt also fitted wrong ()

Rear axle and connecting components corroded

Rear connecting bushes worn

underneath body corrodsion

Fail 9 Oct 2020 113,008 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt also fitted wrong ()

Rear axle and connecting components corroded

Rear connecting bushes worn

underneath body corrodsion

Pass 17 Oct 2019 100,944 miles

Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Most rear suspension rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

various areas of light underside corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2019 100,943 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Most rear suspension rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

various areas of light underside corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2018 91,741 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 86,901 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 86,560 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 76,364 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 76,364 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 68,343 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 56,690 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 44,021 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 44,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 35,469 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 27,200 miles

offside rear and nearside rear tyres slightly out of shape

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 XYP is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XYP, 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 XYP registered?

DS08 XYP is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is DS08 XYP safe to buy?

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