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DU08 LGL

2008 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,559 mi
Last recorded164,559 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 LGL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 164,559 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 164,559 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 147,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front pads worn low

windscreen chipped

Fail 26 Jun 2014 147,124 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine oil level over full

front pads worn low

windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Jun 2013 132,997 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 114,896 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 89,050 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 89,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DU08 LGL is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DU08 LGL, 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 DU08 LGL registered?

DU08 LGL is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is DU08 LGL safe to buy?

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