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DS57 OWB

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,445 mi
Last recorded108,445 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 OWB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 108,445 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all suspension items and chassis corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2018 108,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper to hose joint (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all suspension items and chassis corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2017 98,407 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all floor and chassis front to rear including boot floor (5.2.6)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

all suspension and steering items corroded

under trays fitted making it hard to test some items

Pass 21 Jan 2016 87,898 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and chassis (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and chassis (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear chassis to boot floor corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

rear subframe and suspension corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 73,578 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

boot floor corroded

both under sides of sills corroded

nearside rear chassie to boot floor corroded

rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2015 73,578 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

boot floor corroded

both under sides of sills corroded

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside rear chassie to boot floor corroded

rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2014 60,972 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank filler pipes slightly corroded

nearside front brake slightly sticking

Pass 17 Jan 2013 50,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 43,138 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 43,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 32,487 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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DS57 OWB is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DS57 OWB, 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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DS57 OWB is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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